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Episode 105: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-19)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers emerging techniques and outcomes research across multiple subspecialty areas. We examine a novel combined approach to meniscal root repair with aragonite scaffolds, comprehensive return to sport data for elbow dislocations and shoulder arthroplasty patients, and evidence-based strategies for cartilage treatment during ACL reconstruction.

"Medial Meniscal Root Repair and Double Medial Femoral Condyle Aragonite-Based Scaffold Implantation" — Vega TF et al., Video J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254251389135
"Return to Sport Following Elbow Dislocation: A Systematic Review" — Albright AS et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261419505
"Return to Sport After Shoulder Arthroplasty: An ASES Multicenter Analysis of Sport-Specific Predictors of Performance in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty" — Corban J et al., J Shoulder Elbow Surg — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2026.03.014
"Clinical Outcomes of Cartilage Procedures Performed in Conjunction With Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review" — Thamrongskulsiri N et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251413265

Episode 104: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-18)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four key studies: an RCT comparing suprapatellar versus infrapatellar approaches for tibial nailing showing functional advantages for the suprapatellar technique, an experimental study suggesting finite element planning may improve tibial plateau fracture fixation stability, a retrospective analysis finding no infection prevention benefit from local antibiotic calcium sulfate in plateau fractures, and a comprehensive review of evidence-based brachial plexus injury prevention strategies across clinical settings.

"Comparative Analysis of Suprapatellar and Infrapatellar Nailing in Tibial Fracture: A Randomized Clinical Study" — Sakale HS et al., J Orthop Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i03.6988
"Biomechanical Stability of Tibia Plateau Fracture Treatment: Conventional vs. Finite Element-Based Preoperative Planning" — Sandriesser S et al., J Orthop Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.70188
"Local use of antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate for infection prophylaxis: A novel study" — Gómez-Masdeu M et al., Injury — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2026.113173
"Prevention of Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Comprehensive Review of Causes, Challenges and Protective Strategies" — Vyas AK et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01655-4

Episode 103: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-17)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hand surgery edition covers four diverse topics affecting daily practice. We examine biomechanical data on multiple K-wire passes in fifth metacarpal fractures, revealing that additional drilling attempts may be less detrimental than previously thought. A systematic review highlights the underrecognized association between scaphoid fractures and scapholunate ligament injuries, with detection rates varying dramatically by diagnostic method. A large national cohort study exposes significant racial disparities in carpal tunnel syndrome management within the VA system, showing lower surgical rates and longer wait times for minoritized veterans despite universal healthcare access. Finally, a case report describes the first reported digital artery pseudoaneurysm following collagenase injection for Dupuytren contracture, expanding our awareness of potential vascular complications.

"The Swiss Cheese Effect: A Biomechanical Study of Fifth Metacarpal Structural Integrity After Multiple Kirschner Wire Passes" — Bickley R et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100962
"Scapholunate Injuries in the Context of Acute Scaphoid Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review" — Glévarec L et al., Hand (N Y) — https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447261430936
"Racial and Ethnic Differences in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management: Analysis of a National Single-payer System" — Benítez TM et al., Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open — https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000007545
"Digital Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Collagenase Injection for Dupuytren Contracture: A Case Report" — Schwarz N et al., Hand (N Y) — https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447261430938

Episode 102: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-16)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four open-access studies examining radiographic assessment techniques in pediatric foot deformities, midterm outcomes of large-caliber tendon allograft reconstruction for chronic Achilles ruptures, clinical outcomes of subtalar arthroereisis with or without spring ligament repair, and a clinical consensus statement on perioperative medication management in elective podiatric surgery.

"Clinical validity of radiographic parameters for evaluating pediatric foot deformities: correlation with pedobarographic analysis" — Kim WS et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09643-x
"Midterm Results of Large-Caliber Tendon Allografting for Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture With Large Defects" — Chu CH et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251385126
"Clinical outcomes of subtalar arthroereisis in pediatric flatfoot with or without spring ligament repair" — Xin Y et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09744-7
"Clinical Consensus Statement: Perioperative Management of Prothrombotics, Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, DMARDs and Biologics in Elective Podiatric Surgery" — Tang J et al., J Foot Ankle Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70121

Episode 101: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-15)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines economic justification for robotic assistance in reverse shoulder arthroplasty, histological predictors of rotator cuff repair failure, machine learning approaches to tear prediction, and geographic differences in total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes. Key findings include the economic challenges of routine robotic adoption, the limited predictive value of muscle histology for repair failure, promising but moderate performance of AI-based tear prediction, and surprisingly favorable outcomes at rural centers with experienced surgeons.

"Is Robotic-Assisted Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Economically Justified? A Break-Even Analysis." — Menendez ME et al., J Shoulder Elbow Surg — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2026.03.010
"Characterizing histological fatty accumulation, muscle atrophy, and fibrosis in relation to re-tear and revision after primary rotator cuff repair: a mean 3-year follow-up study." — Ruderman LV et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100702
"Machine learning-based prediction of rotator cuff tears using anatomical parameters: a retrospective cohort study." — Hou Z et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09765-2
"Revision rates following total shoulder arthroplasty in rural and urban hospitals : an Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry analysis of high-volume surgeons." — Dragan Z et al., Bone Jt Open — https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.73.BJO-2025-0299.R1

Episode 100: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-14)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition examines four diverse topics in knee surgery research. We explore decision-making for lateral extra-articular tenodesis in ACL reconstruction, evaluate the reliability of CPAK classification systems in total knee arthroplasty, review a predictive model for early TKA outcomes, and investigate the mechanisms behind revision component failures through advanced materials analysis.

"Extra-articular Tenodesis for ACL Reconstruction: Who Needs it and is there a Superior Technique?" — Veizi E et al., Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med — https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-026-10028-9
"Reliability of the CPAK classification assessed on long-leg X-rays in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty." — Gasparutto X et al., Arthroplasty — https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-026-00381-y
"Predictive model for early prognosis after total knee arthroplasty based on multidimensional indicators." — Li P et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09693-1
"Metal Fatigue Fracture After Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrieval Analysis." — Kurtz MA et al., J Orthop Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.70198

Episode 99: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-13)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four diverse studies examining complex arthroplasty scenarios, surgical approach optimization, pharmaceutical interventions, and fracture fixation biomechanics. We explore outcomes in the challenging population of LVAD recipients undergoing joint replacement, compare thirteen different surgical approaches for total hip arthroplasty, examine five-year follow-up data on denosumab efficacy, and review optimal screw placement strategies for femoral neck fractures.

"Perioperative management and outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty among heartmate 3 left ventricular assist device recipients" — Turan O et al., Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-026-04692-3
"Early clinical efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and network meta-analysis" — Wang X et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09683-3
"Denosumab and bone loss in uncemented total hip arthroplasty: a secondary 5-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial" — Sköld C et al., Acta Orthop — https://doi.org/10.2340/17453674.2026.45695
"Does the distal screw location in the Biplane double-supported screw fixation technique affect the risk of subtrochanteric fractures after femoral neck fixation? A finite element analysis" — Wang Z et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09770-5

Episode 98: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-12)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four diverse topics in athletic injury and recovery. We explore wearable sensor technology for objective gait assessment during ACL rehabilitation, examine the psychological readiness of elite judokas returning to sport after injury, investigate machine learning approaches to predict rotator cuff tears using anatomical parameters, and compare tourniquet types in ACL reconstruction surgery.

"Integrating Wearable Sensors and Clinical Tools for Assessing Pelvic Gait Symmetry During ACL Recovery" — Drumev AK et al., Life (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/life16030531
"Kinesiophobia and Psychological Readiness of Return to Sport in High-Performance Judokas After an Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study" — Puchalt-Muñoz U et al., Medicina (Kaunas) — https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62030587
"Machine learning-based prediction of rotator cuff tears using anatomical parameters: a retrospective cohort study" — Hou Z et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09765-2
"The effect of silicone ring tourniquet in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective comparative study" — Shen X et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09732-x

Episode 97: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-11)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four diverse studies spanning pediatric ballistic injuries, open elbow fractures, innovative bone graft techniques, and incidental anatomical discoveries. We examine outcomes from thirty-four pediatric ballistic femur fractures, explore the challenges of open supracondylar humerus fractures in children, review a novel technique for processing devitalized bone fragments into autologous demineralized bone matrix, and discuss the clinical implications of incidentally discovered heterotaxy syndrome during trauma imaging.

"Pediatric and adolescent ballistic femur fractures: treatment, outcomes, and costs from a level-one trauma center." — Jodoin Z et al., Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-026-04730-0
"Open supracondylar humerus fractures in children: Associated injuries and clinical outcomes." — Emet A et al., J Child Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/18632521261435431
"The fate of comminuted extruded or devitalized fragments of bone in Gustilo type III open fractures and an innovative form of treating them." — Yu L et al., Bone Joint J — https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.108B4.BJJ-2025-0542.R1
"Incidental Heterotaxy Syndrome With Polysplenia and Inferior Vena Cava Agenesis Identified During Trauma Evaluation." — Ahmed Z et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104094

Episode 96: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-10)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four key studies examining injection techniques, traumatic wrist injuries, salvage procedures, and healthcare disparities. We explore national trends showing increased ultrasound guidance for carpal tunnel injections, the underrecognized association between scaphoid fractures and scapholunate injuries, comparative outcomes of different wrist fusion techniques, and significant demographic disparities affecting congenital hand difference care.

"Rising Use of Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Injections: National Trends, Drivers of Utilization, and Outcomes." — Zehner KM et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100950
"Scapholunate Injuries in the Context of Acute Scaphoid Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review." — Glévarec L et al., Hand (N Y) — https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447261430936
"Capitolunate arthrodesis versus four-corner fusion for advanced wrist collapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis." — Al-Badaineh M et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06747-x
"Demographic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Congenital Hand Difference Surgery." — King ECB et al., Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med — https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-026-10018-x

Episode 95: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-09)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers radiographic assessment techniques for pediatric deformities, biomechanical changes in first MTP osteoarthritis, predictors of calcaneoplasty success, and evidence on gastrocnemius recession procedures. All studies are open access and explore practical clinical questions relevant to daily foot and ankle practice.

"Clinical validity of radiographic parameters for evaluating pediatric foot deformities: correlation with pedobarographic analysis" — Kim WS et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09643-x
"Effects of First Metatarsophalangeal Osteoarthritis on Plantar Pressures Across Multiple Activities" — Telfer S et al., J Foot Ankle Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70146
"Influence of bump height and bump-calcaneus ratio on clinical outcomes following calcaneoplasty for Haglund's deformity: a prospective study" — Altıntaş K et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09775-0
"Gastrocnemius Recessions in the Management of Chronic Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciopathy-A Systematic Review" — Gemini G et al., J Funct Morphol Kinesiol — https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk11010122

Episode 94: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-08)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition explores critical decision-making and diagnostic challenges across the spectrum from adult arthroplasty to pediatric trauma. We examine how surgeons choose between reverse and total shoulder arthroplasty in cuff-intact osteoarthritis, factors affecting coracoid graft survival after Latarjet procedures, technical considerations for preventing stem subsidence in reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and systematic diagnostic pitfalls in pediatric elbow fractures.

"Osteoarthritis with an intact rotator cuff, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, or total shoulder arthroplasty? : a qualitative study of surgeon decision-making." — O'Malley O et al., Bone Jt Open — https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.73.BJO-2025-0306.R1
"Predictors of coracoid graft osteolysis after the Latarjet procedure: A systematic review." — Harrell M et al., Shoulder Elbow — https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261434974
"Prevalence and risk factors for stem subsidence following reverse shoulder arthroplasty using on-lay press-fit short stems." — Nishiura R et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06253-z
"Diagnostic Pitfalls and Management of Transphyseal Fractures of the Distal Humerus: A Retrospective Review of 25 Cases." — Zhang L et al., Children (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/children13030352

Episode 93: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-07)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers four diverse topics in knee surgery and rehabilitation. We explore whether lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty can be successfully performed through a medial approach, examine the co-design process for pain intervention models, evaluate the additive benefit of iPACK blocks over local infiltration analgesia, and review predictive factors for rehabilitation outcomes after joint arthroplasty.

"Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty through a medial parapatellar approach: surgical technique and mid-term results in 108 patients" — Leggieri et al., Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06274-8
"Co-Designing the Early Pain Intervention After Knee Replacement (EPIK) Model of Care for People With Persistent Pain After Knee Replacement" — Chadha et al., Health Expectations — https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70655
"No Additive Analgesic Effect of Interspace Between Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee Block Over Local Infiltration Analgesia Only Around Arthrotomy Site in Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty" — Laoruengthana et al., Arthroplasty Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101953
"Prediction of Inpatient Rehabilitation Length, Discharge Destination and Home-Care Needs After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: A Follow-Up Study on 1.679 Patients" — Pennestrì et al., Journal of Clinical Medicine — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062294

Episode 92: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 14 (2026-04-06)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers diagnostic innovations for periprosthetic joint infection, biomechanical considerations in spinopelvic alignment, femoral stem design comparison, and advanced functional testing methods.

"Is three-phase bone scintigraphy really obsolete? : a combined TPBS-CRP diagnostic method." — Chen et al., Bone Joint Res — https://doi.org/10.1302/2046-3758.154.BJR-2025-0278.R1
"A Narrative Review of Spinopelvic Alignment Changes After Total Hip Arthroplasty." — Ike et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062228
"Radiological stability of a quadrangular uncemented femoral component compared with its shortened version in primary total hip arthroplasty : a prospective randomized controlled trial." — Kruse et al., Bone Jt Open — https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.74.BJO-2026-0006.R1
"Reliability and Discriminant Ability of an Instrumented Timed Up and Go Test in People With Postsurgical Orthopedic Conditions: Quantitative Study." — Giardini et al., JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol — https://doi.org/10.2196/82632

Episode 91: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 13 (2026-04-05)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This sports medicine edition covers four open-access studies examining key clinical questions in shoulder and knee surgery. Topics include optimal timing for rotator cuff repair based on tear etiology, a novel bone density assessment protocol for the proximal humerus, the utility of critical shoulder angle measurements following shoulder dislocation, and the extended recovery timeline following ACL reconstruction.

"Functional Outcomes of Early vs. Delayed Arthroscopic Repair for Traumatic and Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tears: A Retrospective Cohort Study" — Chen Y et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062205
"A Novel Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Protocol for the Proximal Humerus Reveals a Fatty Infiltration Dependent Reduction in Bone Mineral Density" — Cho JW et al., J Orthop Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.70187
"Are Rotator Cuff Tears in Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Associated With a High Critical Shoulder Angle? A Retrospective Analysis" — Aldarragi A et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103974
"Serial Changes in Knee Muscle Strength and Functional Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 107 Patients" — Cho SI et al., Medicina (Kaunas) — https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62030489

Episode 90: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 13 (2026-04-04)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four key studies: pediatric forearm nail retention rates with protrusion thresholds, clavicle hook plate peri-implant fracture risk factors, minimally invasive versus open talonavicular arthrodesis outcomes, and proximal femoral replacement complication patterns across oncologic and non-oncologic indications.

"Long-term implant retention after impacted elastic stable intramedullary nailing in pediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures: a retrospective cohort study." — Brattgjerd et al., Acta Orthop — https://doi.org/10.2340/17453674.2026.45693
"Hook plate fixation for distal clavicle and acromioclavicular joint injuries: Insights into peri-implant fracture risk." — Yang et al., J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) — https://doi.org/10.1177/10225536261439414
"Minimally invasive versus open talonavicular arthrodesis: comparable functional outcomes in a retrospective comparative cohort." — Werneburg et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06282-8
"Proximal femoral replacement for oncologic and non-oncologic indications: a retrospective study over a 13-year period." — Ramón et al., Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-026-03151-2

Episode 89: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 13 (2026-04-03)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four diverse topics in hand surgery. We examine a narrative review showing progressively shorter return-to-work times with less invasive carpal tunnel release techniques, a small case series demonstrating successful DRUJ stabilization with isolated ulnar shortening osteotomy, a prospective study revealing low lymphedema risk in post-breast cancer patients undergoing elective hand surgery, and a cost analysis comparing office-based versus hospital-based carpal tunnel procedures.

"Return-to-Work After Carpal Tunnel Release Across Surgical Techniques: A Narrative Review" — Lobos CA et al., Medicina (Kaunas) — https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62030557
"Clinical outcomes of isolated ulnar shortening osteotomy for ulnar impaction syndrome with concomitant distal radioulnar joint instability" — Gao X et al., J Plast Surg Hand Surg — https://doi.org/10.2340/jphs.v61.45517
"The Risk of Lymphedema in Elective Hand Surgery After Axillary Lymph Node Sampling: A Prospective, Cohort Study" — Odum SM et al., Hand (N Y) — https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447261428585
"A Cost Analysis of Carpal Tunnel Procedures Performed in an Office Procedure Room Versus a Hospital Operating Room in a Rural Midwest Health System" — Hurley LJ et al., Plast Surg (Oakv) — https://doi.org/10.1177/22925503261429901

Episode 88: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 13 (2026-04-02)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four studies examining Achilles tendon recovery assessment, surgical outcomes for posterior heel pain, and pediatric foot deformity evaluation. We explore novel imaging techniques for monitoring tendon healing, investigate how rupture affects complex tendon biomechanics, review calcaneoplasty effectiveness regardless of bump morphology, and validate radiographic measurements against functional testing in children.

"Achilles Tendon Shear Wave Velocity Within a 1-Year Follow-Up After Non-Operatively Treated Rupture" — Sukanen et al., J Orthop Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.70201
"A Novel Measurement of Altered Achilles Subtendon Load Sharing 6-12 Months Following Rupture" — Strand et al., J Orthop Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.70182
"Influence of bump height and bump-calcaneus ratio on clinical outcomes following calcaneoplasty for Haglund's deformity: a prospective study" — Altıntaş et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09775-0
"Clinical validity of radiographic parameters for evaluating pediatric foot deformities: correlation with pedobarographic analysis" — Kim et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09643-x

Episode 87: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 13 (2026-04-01)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition covers four important studies spanning infection prevention, pediatric trauma outcomes, regenerative medicine, and perioperative risk assessment. We examine how povidone-iodine irrigation can reduce bacterial contamination in reverse shoulder arthroplasty, identify risk factors for complications in pediatric proximal radius fractures, evaluate platelet-rich plasma therapy effectiveness across different shoulder procedures, and compare postoperative complication rates between influenza and COVID-19 patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty.

"Evaluating the impact of povidone-iodine irrigation on microbial contamination in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty" — Bellato E et al., Bone Joint Res — https://doi.org/10.1302/2046-3758.153.BJR-2025-0460.R2
"Primary displacement predicts complications and poorer outcomes after pediatric proximal radius fractures: A retrospective study of 140 fractures" — Zilliacus K et al., J Child Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/18632521261434093
"Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma therapy in promoting wound healing and shoulder function recovery after shoulder surgery" — Hu Z et al., Sci Rep — https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44844-3
"Influenza infection has higher risk of postoperative complications than COVID-19 in shoulder arthroplasty patients" — Lawand JJ et al., Shoulder Elbow — https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261435999

Episode 86: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 13 (2026-03-31)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition examines four studies spanning anesthesia techniques, enhanced recovery protocols, and navigation technology in total knee arthroplasty. We explore regional anesthesia options for elderly patients, implementation of ERAS protocols in geriatric populations, accuracy of computer-assisted navigation, and validation of novel navigation platforms.

"Combined iPACK and adductor canal block versus two-level erector spinae plane block in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, triple-blinded clinical trial." — Pietraszek P et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06247-x
"Assessment of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in older adults undergoing total knee arthroplasty." — He P et al., Medicine (Baltimore) — https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000048011
"Efficacy of computer-assisted navigation in improving radiographic and clinical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty." — Ji W et al., Medicine (Baltimore) — https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000048152
"Concurrent validation of a novel intraoperative navigation platform for total knee arthroplasty." — Demeulenaere M et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06265-9

Episode 85: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 13 (2026-03-30)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four important studies spanning femoral head sizing patterns, mental health outcomes in elderly joint replacement patients, imaging methodology for dislocation risk assessment, and basicervical fracture management. We examine German registry data on extra-large femoral heads as revision risk markers, depression trajectory improvements following geriatric arthroplasty, discrepancies between EOS and lateral radiographic measurements for spinopelvic assessment, and comparative outcomes of basicervical versus neighboring proximal femur fractures.

"Extra-long femoral heads as a surrogate marker for revision risk in primary total hip arthroplasty." — Beckers et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06273-9
"Exploratory analysis of depressive symptom trajectories before and after hip or knee arthroplasty in geriatric patients." — Schiegl et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06268-6
"Can EOS and lateral pelvic radiographs reliably identify patient with reduced pelvic roll back at risk for dislocation ?" — Spilo et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06266-8
"Fixation of Basicervical Hip Fractures: Are Outcomes Distinct from Neighboring Valgus Neck and Intertrochanteric Fractures?" — Hammond et al., HSS J — https://doi.org/10.1177/15563316261429896

Episode 84: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 12 (2026-03-29)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400

This sports medicine edition covers four open-access studies examining psychological factors in ACL recovery, scapular contributions to shoulder instability, psychosocial predictors of outcomes, and graft augmentation strategies for massive rotator cuff tears.

"Psychological Readiness Is Related to Force Production Asymmetry, but Not Biomechanical Asymmetry After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Pilot Study" — Crowell MS et al., Sports Health — https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381251400367
"Shoulder Instability from Scapular Dyskinesia: How Rebalancing the Scapula Stabilizes the Shoulder" — Wagner ER et al., Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med — https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-026-10017-y
"The Impact of Psychological and Social Factors on Recovery After ACL Reconstruction" — Malempati M et al., Sports Health — https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381261430758
"Does graft thickness affect outcomes in massive rotator cuff repairs with on-lay and bridging graft augmentation? A systematic review and meta-analysis" — Sain B et al., Shoulder Elbow — https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261433554

Episode 83: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 12 (2026-03-28)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers technological innovations and clinical strategies across multiple injury patterns. We examine three-dimensional printed surgical guides for femoral neck fractures, explore circular external fixation techniques for ballistic trauma in resource-limited settings, review blood pressure-guided resuscitative balloon occlusion strategies, and analyze risk factors for peri-implant fractures after hook plate fixation.

"Efficacy and factors of 3D-printed guide-assisted hollow screw internal fixation for femoral neck fractures in the elderly" — Bai J et al., Ann Med — https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2026.2634458
"High-velocity gunshot-related humeral fractures managed with circular external fixation in a resource-limited setting, Samburu County, Kenya: Surgical technique highlights from a case series" — Sciuto D et al., OTA Int — https://doi.org/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000476
"Partial resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta as a resuscitative strategy in traumatic hemorrhagic shock: A retrospective analysis of a Chinese single-center cohort" — Deng H et al., Chin J Traumatol — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2025.10.007
"Hook plate fixation for distal clavicle and acromioclavicular joint injuries: Insights into peri-implant fracture risk" — Yang MY et al., J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) — https://doi.org/10.1177/10225536261439414

Episode 82: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 12 (2026-03-27)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four diverse topics in upper extremity surgery. We start with a prospective study on intramedullary screw fixation showing excellent functional recovery for metacarpal and phalangeal fractures with minimal complications. Next, we examine a first-in-human trial of sutureless nerve repair demonstrating promising sensory recovery using polymer-assisted coaptation. We then review outcomes in brachial plexus surgery, highlighting how anatomical injury severity trumps mechanism in predicting recovery. Finally, we explore a meta-analysis comparing capitolunate and four-corner fusion, finding comparable outcomes between these approaches for advanced wrist collapse.

"Clinical outcome of Intramedullary Screw Fixation in Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures" — Champawat VS et al., J Orthop Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i03.6972
"A Sutureless Approach to Nerve Repair: Results From a Clinical Study in Digital Nerves" — Bindra R et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100956
"Factors Affecting Shoulder and Elbow Functions in Traumatic Brachial Plexus Surgery" — Kıratlıoğlu Y et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01531-1
"Capitolunate arthrodesis versus four-corner fusion for advanced wrist collapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis" — Al-Badaineh M et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06747-x

Episode 81: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 12 (2026-03-26)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four diverse studies examining surgical techniques, biomechanical modeling, radiographic assessment, and functional evaluation in foot and ankle care. We explore endoscopic versus minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair outcomes, finite element analysis of hallux valgus and flatfoot relationships, validation of radiographic parameters in pediatric foot deformities, and the association between ankle dorsiflexion and locomotive syndrome in older adults.

"All-inside endoscopic and minimally invasive modified Bunnell suture yield favourable outcomes in acute midsubstance Achilles tendon ruptures: a comparative study." — Xue Y et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06769-5
"Finite element study of the role of medial longitudinal arch in hallux valgus deformity." — Zhang Y et al., Bone Joint Res — https://doi.org/10.1302/2046-3758.153.BJR-2025-0021.R2
"Clinical validity of radiographic parameters for evaluating pediatric foot deformities: correlation with pedobarographic analysis." — Kim WS et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09643-x
"Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion and Single-Leg Balance Are Independently Associated with Locomotive Syndrome Severity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study." — Hakukawa S et al., Healthcare (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14060742

Episode 80: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 12 (2026-03-25)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines tendon transfer techniques and the emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in orthopaedic surgery. We review comparative outcomes of single versus dual tendon transfers for irreparable rotator cuff tears, explore the potential healing benefits of GLP-1 agonists in both rotator cuff repair and total joint arthroplasty, and examine soft tissue reconstruction options for anterosuperior rotator cuff defects.

"Single versus dual tendon transfer for global irreparable rotator cuff tears" — Baek et al., Shoulder Elbow — https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261432200
"Outcomes of primary rotator cuff repair in non-diabetic patients using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists: A propensity-matched analysis" — Ambrose Martino et al., Shoulder Elbow — https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261434004
"Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in total joint arthroplasty: a comprehensive systematic review of what orthopaedic surgeons should know" — Abdelaziz et al., Arthroplasty — https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-026-00375-w
"Soft tissue reconstruction techniques for irreparable anterosuperior rotator cuff tears: A systematic review of clinical outcomes" — Gilbert et al., Shoulder Elbow — https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261431826

Episode 79: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 12 (2026-03-24)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers ceramic implant alternatives, navigation-assisted constitutional alignment, adolescent patellofemoral reconstruction, and cardiac risk stratification in arthroplasty. Key findings include promising mid-term survivorship for ceramic total knee replacements, excellent accuracy with three-dimensional navigation for constitutional alignment restoration, high return-to-sport rates after medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament reconstruction in adolescents, and significantly increased perioperative risks for heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction.

"Evaluating the effectiveness of completely metal-free ceramic total knee replacement compared to traditional metal-based implants: a systematic review" — Alhomayani KM et al., Knee — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2026.104423
"Patient-Specific Restoration of Constitutional Alignment Within Predefined Safety Boundaries Using Three-Dimensional Navigation in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: One-Year Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes" — Kasparek MF et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062441
"Outcomes After Medial Quadriceps Tendon Femoral Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Patients" — Harris J et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261427744
"Postoperative Complications in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced vs Preserved Ejection Fraction Undergoing Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty" — Wahid M et al., Arthroplast Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101993

Episode 78: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 12 (2026-03-23)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four diverse studies addressing practical challenges in hip surgery. We examine a comprehensive meta-analysis showing tranexamic acid reduces blood loss by over 250ml and transfusion risk by 45% in hip fracture surgery, explore how traditional Japanese herbal medicine may reduce postoperative swelling and pain after total hip arthroplasty, review outcomes of bone morphogenetic protein augmentation for massive acetabular defects in revision surgery, and discuss how comorbidity burden affects actual weight bearing patterns during early recovery from hip fractures.

"Tranexamic Acid for Reduction of Blood Loss in Patients with Extracapsular Proximal Femur Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials" — Ilic I et al., Pharmaceutics — https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics18030374
"Goreisan May Reduce Postoperative Swelling and Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Comparative Study" — Uehara Y et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062317
"Bone Morphogenetic Protein Augmentation of Large Acetabular Defects in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Viable Option for Massive Bone Loss" — Heckmann ND et al., Arthroplast Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101998
"Association of Charlson Comorbidity Index and ASA Score with Postoperative Mobility in Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients" — Pachmann F et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062296

Episode 77: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-22)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four open-access studies spanning pediatric knee anatomy, shoulder instability, ACL reconstruction, and patellar dislocation. We discuss the first anatomic study of the anterior intermeniscal ligament in children and its implications for ACL surgery, examine how native anatomy influences bone loss severity in posterior shoulder dislocation, review evidence for slope-reducing osteotomy in revision ACL reconstruction, and explore the high prevalence of ligamentous laxity in complex patellar dislocation cases.

"The Anatomy of the Anterior Intermeniscal Ligament in Children: Implications for Tibial Spine Fractures, Meniscal Injuries, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" — Alayleh AM et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251412407
"Bony Lesion Severity in First-Time Posterior Shoulder Dislocation: The Role of Glenoid and Acromial Morphology" — Jessen M et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261419373
"A Research Hotspot-Guided Meta-Analysis of Anterior Closing-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy in Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" — Liu X et al., Bioengineering (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering13030327
"High prevalence of generalized ligamentous laxity in patellar dislocation with posterior weight-bearing lateral femoral condyle osteochondral fractures: an observational study and treatment outcomes" — Nian Z et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06748-w

Episode 76: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-21)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This trauma edition covers four key areas of orthopaedic trauma care. We examine outcomes of the UOL II plate system for ulnar shortening osteotomy, showing excellent union rates with zero non-union cases but noting seventeen percent implant removal requests. A pediatric study demonstrates ninety-two percent favorable outcomes with elastic intramedullary nailing for forearm fractures, though complications occur in nearly one quarter of cases. A comprehensive review synthesizes current bone cyst management approaches, recommending risk-stratified treatment algorithms for both aneurysmal and simple bone cysts. Finally, we review outcomes of cement-augmented pedicle screw fixation for osteoporotic spine fractures, showing excellent clinical results with potential advantages for twelve-screw over eight-screw constructs.

"The ulna osteotomy locking plate II in patients with ulnocarpal impaction syndrome: a retrospective evaluation." — Benedikt S et al., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-026-06223-5
"Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Pediatric Forearm Bone Fractures: Outcomes and Complications Rate." — Kaziz H et al., Tunis Med — https://doi.org/10.62438/tunismed.v103i9.6022
"The best solution is the simplest: advances in surgical and minimally invasive management of aneurysmal and simple bone cysts." — Alaseem A et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06792-6
"Outcomes of Hybrid Cement-Augmented Pedicle Screw Fixation in Complicated Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Single-Centre Experience." — Abishev N et al., Medicina (Kaunas) — https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62030573

Episode 75: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-20)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four important studies spanning neuroma management, pain control, and oncologic vigilance. We examine outcomes of regenerative peripheral nerve interface surgery across different mental health baselines, sobering long-term results of traditional neuroma surgery, evolving opioid prescribing patterns after flexor tendon repairs, and a critical case of unexpected sarcoma discovery during routine carpal tunnel surgery.

"Outcomes Following Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery and Associations With Preoperative Mental Health: A Retrospective Analysis of Upper-Extremity Neuromas" — Manzoor et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100985
"Long-term outcomes of symptomatic neuromas in the wrist, hand, and digits: A prospective cohort study" — Raasveld et al., J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2026.03.016
"Opioid Prescription Patterns Following Zone II Flexor Tendon Repairs: A National Database Study" — Ajjawi et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100971
"Unexpected detection of clear cell sarcoma of soft tissue during single-channel endoscopic carpal tunnel release for recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome: a case report with literature review" — Zhang et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1767446

Episode 74: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-19)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four open-access studies examining digital rehabilitation, perioperative drug management, preoperative interventions, and tarsal coalition treatment. We review evidence for smartphone-based rehabilitation after Achilles repair, consensus recommendations for managing complex medications in foot surgery, third-generation cryotherapy benefits for ankle fractures, and updated diagnostic and treatment approaches for talocalcaneal coalition.

"Home-Based Digital Exercise Program for Patients After Open Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial" — Wang H et al., JMIR Mhealth Uhealth — https://doi.org/10.2196/78100
"Clinical Consensus Statement: Perioperative Management of Prothrombotics, Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, DMARDs and Biologics in Elective Podiatric Surgery" — Tang J et al., J Foot Ankle Res — https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70121
"Third-generation cryotherapy reduces time to surgery and local complications in patients with ankle fractures: a prospective randomised controlled trial" — Lanzetti RM et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06599-x
"Talocalcaneal Coalition: Current Concepts, Clinical Implications, and Management Strategies" — Mascio A et al., Life (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/life16030495

Episode 73: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-18)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines risk assessment strategies for proximal humerus fractures, highlighting how metabolic and nutritional parameters may outperform traditional frailty measures in predicting surgical outcomes. We explore a specific pattern of diagonal elbow injuries in children that can be easily missed on initial radiographs, review cost-effectiveness data comparing Latarjet and arthroscopic Bankart procedures in shoulder instability, and analyze concerning Medicare reimbursement trends for total shoulder arthroplasty over the past decade.

"Does pre-operative metabolic and nutritional assessment have greater association with perioperative complications than frailty following surgical intervention for proximal humerus fractures?" — Williamson TK et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100686
"Medial to lateral diagonal injury of the elbow without elbow dislocation in children." — Hou L et al., Front Pediatr — https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2026.1762246
"Cost-effectiveness analysis of Latarjet versus arthroscopic Bankart with remplissage in anterior shoulder instability: A retrospective cohort study from Ecuador." — Barros Castro A et al., Shoulder Elbow — https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732261433031
"Declining Medicare reimbursement and income in primary total shoulder arthroplasty: a comparison of osteopathic and allopathic orthopedic surgeons, 2013-2023." — Minerva AJ et al., J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsea.2026.100002

Episode 72: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-17)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers four diverse topics spanning arthroplasty outcomes, meniscal surgery, perioperative care, and preoperative optimization. We examine how bisphosphonate therapy may influence TKA revision rates, explore combined surgical approaches for complex meniscal pathology, investigate simple interventions for postoperative recovery, and compare modern weight loss strategies in joint replacement patients.

"Antiresorptive Therapy and Revision Risk After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" — Huffman AB et al., Arthroplasty Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101991
"Mid-Term Clinical Outcomes of Pullout Repair Combined with Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation for Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tears with Focal Cartilage Defects: A Treatment-Stratified Cohort Study" — Akura N et al., Bioengineering (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering13030343
"Effect of Brief Guided Imagery on Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing First Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty: Randomized Controlled Trial" — Kaplun A et al., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health — https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23030340
"Weight Loss in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative Study of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Bariatric Surgery" — Ledford CK et al., Arthroplasty Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101988

Episode 71: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 11 (2026-03-16)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers infection management strategies, complications of cemented arthroplasty, biomechanical insights into FAI-related sacroiliac joint pain, and complex reconstruction techniques for post-traumatic arthritis. We examine outcomes of partial two-stage revision in elderly patients with periprosthetic joint infection, explore a rare case of delayed liver injury following bone cement implantation, analyze how posture and cam resection affect sacroiliac joint stress using finite element modeling, and review successful total hip arthroplasty decades after adolescent pelvic trauma.

"Clinical Outcomes of Partial Two-Stage Revision with Femoral Stem Retention in Elderly Patients with Hip Periprosthetic Joint Infection" — Bahk JH et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062102
"Delayed Ischemic Hepatocellular Injury Following Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report Within the Spectrum of Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome" — Boloș BȘ et al., Life (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/life16030394
"Sacroiliac Joint Stress Is Affected by Postural Change or Cam Resection in Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndromes: A Finite Element Analysis Study" — Nagashima R et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251413584
"Post-traumatic End-Stage Hip Osteoarthritis Decades After an Adolescent Gunshot Wound Treated With Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report" — Mirnateghi A et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103899

Episode 70: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 10 (2026-03-15)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400

This sports medicine edition examines four critical topics affecting athletic populations. We explore psychological readiness differences between elite and nonelite athletes during ACL recovery, revealing that competition level doesn't predict psychological outcomes. A biomechanical study shows persistent muscle stiffness changes after hamstring strain injury that may explain high reinjury rates. A comprehensive meta-analysis demonstrates substantial functional improvements with meniscal allograft transplantation, though return to preinjury performance levels remains limited. Finally, a concerning pediatric study reveals high failure rates with dynamic intraligamentary stabilization for ACL repair in young athletes.

"Psychological Readiness in Elite Versus Nonelite Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" — McAleese et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251378746
"Changes in Passive Muscle Stiffness Following Biceps Femoris Strain Injury in Track-and-Field Athletes: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Analyses" — Kukuchi et al., Scand J Med Sci Sports — https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.70254
"Clinical Efficacy of Meniscal Transplantation After Meniscectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" — Zhang et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261416522
"Dynamic Intraligamentary Stabilization (DIS) Repair for ACL Ruptures in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: An Initial Pilot Study with Long-Term Follow Up" — Schoepke et al., Children (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/children13030393

Episode 69: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 10 (2026-03-14)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers periprosthetic fracture management, femoral neck fracture arthroplasty techniques, pediatric forearm fixation, and acetabular surgery complications. We examine outcomes of modular taper stems for Vancouver fractures, assess modern cementless stem performance in elderly patients, review elastic nailing results in pediatric forearm fractures, and discuss a rare vascular complication case.

"Clinical outcomes of revision arthroplasty with a modular taper fluted titanium stem for the treatment of Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic femur fractures" — Kubik et al., Canadian Journal of Surgery — https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.011125
"A Modern Collared Cementless Femoral Stem for the Arthroplasty Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures" — Naylor et al., Journal of Clinical Medicine — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062110
"Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Pediatric Forearm Bone Fractures: Outcomes and Complications Rate" — Kaziz et al., Tunisie Médicale — https://doi.org/10.62438/tunismed.v103i9.6022
"External iliac artery thrombosis following open reduction of acetabular fracture by para-rectus approach: A case report" — Song et al., Journal of International Medical Research — https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605261432742

Episode 68: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 10 (2026-03-13)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four important studies spanning trauma, nerve injury prevention, and surgical decision-making. We examine whether comorbidity indices predict complications in distal radius fracture surgery, review a case of iatrogenic motor branch injury during carpal tunnel release with recommendations for prevention, compare outcomes between capitolunate and four-corner fusion techniques, and present the largest series of complex perilunate fracture-dislocations with dual styloid and scaphoid involvement.

"Association of Charlson Comorbidity Index and Charlson Fracture Index With Surgical Complications in Distal Radius Fractures: A Retrospective Review" — Parker AM et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100959
"Recurrent Motor Branch Injury During Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Case Report and Recommendations for Prevention of This Surgical Hazard" — van der Putten L et al., Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open — https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000007584
"Capitolunate arthrodesis versus four-corner fusion for advanced wrist collapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis" — Al-Badaineh M et al., J Orthop Surg Res — https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06747-x
"Concomitant trans-styloid and trans-scaphoid perilunate fracture-dislocations: evaluation of surgical outcomes in the largest reported series" — Mazhar FN et al., Int J Surg Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.1097/RC9.0000000000000256

Episode 67: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 10 (2026-03-12)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four open-access studies examining diverse aspects of foot and ankle care. We explore how platelet-rich plasma response varies by tendon location and patient sex, investigate geometric principles for safer minimally invasive metatarsal surgery, review the diagnostic challenges and outcomes of rare primary bone malignancies in the foot, and examine unexpected calcaneal morphological changes associated with progressive collapsing foot deformity.

"Influence of Tendon Location on the Clinical Response to Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Prospective Cohort Study of Rotator Cuff, Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathies" — Sánchez et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15052005
"Geometric Assessment and Tissue Damage Control in Anatomically, Ultrasonographically, and Fluoroscopically Guided Intracapsular DICMO Osteotomies Conducted on Cadaveric Specimens" — Suárez-Ortiz et al., Reports (MDPI) — https://doi.org/10.3390/reports9010066
"Primary osseous malignancies of the foot: a comprehensive literature review and insights from a single-centre experience" — Kruijer et al., J Bone Oncol — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbo.2026.100755
"The Relationship Between Calcaneal Bump Height and Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity on Weight-Bearing Lateral Radiographs: Cross-Sectional Study in Adult Males" — Tuncez et al., Diagnostics (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics16050745

Episode 66: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 10 (2026-03-11)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition covers four studies examining imaging and measurement techniques in shoulder arthroplasty, along with prosthetic design comparisons. We explore tomosynthesis as an alternative imaging modality for detecting glenoid bone defects after reverse shoulder arthroplasty, evaluate the reliability of 3D CT planning for glenoid version correction, compare 2D and 3D measurements of scapulohumeral rhythm, and examine functional outcomes between Grammont and lateralized reverse total shoulder arthroplasty designs.

"Detection of Anterior and Posterior Glenoid Bone Defects After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty With Tomosynthesis in a Pig Model" — Hirakawa et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103625
"Three-Dimensional CT Planning for Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty: Reliability of Version Correction With Short-Term Clinical Outcomes" — Thakkar et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104284
"Comparison of two- and three-dimensional implant-based scapulohumeral rhythm measurements derived from two radiographic images in shoulders with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty" — Kawashima et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101654
"Functional Outcomes After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Comparing Grammont and Lateralized Prosthesis Designs" — Iglesias et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.105919

Episode 65: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 10 (2026-03-10)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition explores four critical aspects of contemporary knee surgery. We examine prolonged adductor canal catheter use for post-TKA pain management, compare PROMIS outcome measures to legacy tools, validate radiographic measurement techniques in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, and investigate biomechanics of inter-implant gaps in revision scenarios.

"Pain trajectory after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with prolonged use of outpatient adductor canal catheters" — Barre et al., J Anesth Transl Med — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jatmed.2025.07.001
"A Comparison of the Psychometric Properties of PROMIS Computer Adaptive Tests and Short Forms Vs Legacy Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients" — Braaksma et al., Arthroplast Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101964
"Radiographic Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement in Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Validation Study Using Digital Volume Tomography of Tibial Resectates" — Tsimopoulos et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062095
"Should We Worry About the Inter-Implant Gap in the Tibia? A Finite Element Analysis of Revision TKA and Distal Plating" — Glória et al., Medicina (Kaunas) — https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62030450

Episode 64: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 10 (2026-03-09)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers delirium screening validation, antibiotic perfusion research, functional recovery patterns, and mortality risk stratification. We examine the Greek validation of the 4AT delirium screening tool in hip fracture patients, explore continuous local antibiotic perfusion pharmacokinetics through cadaveric models, analyze BMI effects on functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty, and validate the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio as a mortality predictor in proximal femoral fracture patients.

"Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Greek Version of the 4 'A's Test for Delirium Screening in Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture" — Spyraki M et al., Clinical Practice — https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract16030058
"Pharmacokinetics of Continuous Local Antibiotic Perfusion in Fresh-Frozen Cadaver Models of Hip and Knee Arthroplasties" — Mizuhashi T et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104181
"Impact of Body Mass Index on Functional Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Study" — Ima M et al., Arthroplasty Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101986
"Validation of the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Mortality Risk Stratification Marker in Patients with Proximal Femoral Fractures" — Civinini A et al., Biomedicines — https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines14030551

Episode 63: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-08)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four key topics: risk factors for complications after proximal hamstring avulsion repair, comparison of repair techniques for meniscal ramp lesions, radiographic prediction of anchor stability in rotator cuff surgery, and surgical technique for open Latarjet procedures. All studies are open access.

"Risk Factors for Complications After Proximal Hamstring Avulsion Injury: Analysis of 757 Patients From the PHAS Cohort" — Lefèvre et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261418679
"Comparison of All-Inside Suture Implant Versus Suture Hook Technique for Meniscal Ramp Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" — Mzeihem et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261428091
"Measurement of Proximal Humeral Cortical Bone Thickness to Predict Intraoperative Anchor Stability in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Retrospective Case-Control Study of a Reliable Radiographic Marker for Surgical Planning" — Igrek et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261427779
"Open Latarjet for Traumatic Shoulder Dislocation: A Technical Note" — Alnemri et al., Video J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254251387734

Episode 62: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-07)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four innovative approaches to complex orthopaedic problems. We examine AI-predicted implant sizing in hip arthroplasty and its association with complication rates, explore novel intercalary prosthetic reconstruction for recalcitrant humeral nonunions, review outcomes of elastic nail fixation in pediatric forearm fractures, and detail an extraordinary case of multistage microsurgical reconstruction following shark attack trauma.

"Deviation From AI-Predicted Implant Sizes in Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Associated With Increased Complication Risk" — Murphy MP et al., Arthroplast Today — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2026.101984
"Intercalary tumor prosthesis for recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunions: a case series and technique" — Grommersch BM et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100701
"Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Pediatric Forearm Bone Fractures: Outcomes and Complications Rate" — Kaziz H et al., Tunis Med — https://doi.org/10.62438/tunismed.v103i9.6022
"Multistage microsurgical reconstruction after catastrophic shark attack: Vascularized ulnar nerve grafting for a large segmental sciatic nerve defect" — Bishay J et al., JPRAS Open — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2026.02.016

Episode 61: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-06)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four important studies examining patient recovery expectations, healthcare disparities, treatment durability, and cost-effective surgical techniques. We discuss realistic recovery timelines after carpal tunnel release, the substantial economic burden of occupational hand injuries in vulnerable populations, evidence-based recurrence rates for Dupuytren contracture treatments, and achieving excellent outcomes with standard implant systems for complex distal radius fractures.

"Patient-Perceived Time to Recovery After Carpal Tunnel Release" — Earp et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100973
"The Cost of Hand Injuries to Non-United States Citizen Manual Laborers" — Ulfers et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100976
"Likelihood of Dupuytren Contracture Recurrence After Limited Fasciectomy, Needle Aponeurotomy or Collagenase" — Nocek et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100979
"An Economically Feasible Solution for Distal Radius Fractures Treated with Column-specific Fixation" — Kumar et al., J Orthop Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i03.6986

Episode 60: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-05)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers innovative reconstruction techniques and diagnostic challenges. We examine a successful case of three-dimensional-printed titanium prosthesis for distal tibia giant cell tumor reconstruction, explore the rare complication of Charcot neuroarthropathy following forefoot surgery in a patient with myelopathy, review the consequences of missed midtarsal injuries, and discuss a novel approach combining Achilles tendon allograft with free flap coverage for complex heel defects.

"Patient-specific Distal Tibia Prosthesis for Reconstruction in a Case of Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor - A Case Report" — Basra M et al., J Orthop Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i03.6894
"Forefoot Charcot Neuroarthropathy following Forefoot Surgery in a Non-Diabetic Patient with Myelopathy: A Rare Presentation not to be Missed" — Malhotra K et al., J Orthop Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i03.6888
"Missed Medial Swivel Type of Midtarsal Injury Presenting Late with Deformity - A Case Report" — Arunkamal C et al., J Orthop Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i03.6872
"Reconstruction of a Composite Heel Defect Using Achilles Tendon Allograft and Latissimus Dorsi Free Flap: Case Report and Literature Review" — Karamitros G et al., Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open — https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000007598

Episode 59: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-04)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In today's shoulder and elbow edition, we examine four studies spanning surgical techniques, fracture management, arthroplasty biomechanics, and return to sport outcomes. Topics include arthroscopic posterior labral repair with interval closure, fibular strut graft augmentation achieving one hundred percent union rates in proximal humerus fractures, biomechanical advantages of multiplanar humeral head osteotomies in stemless arthroplasty, and the predictive value of six-month SIRSI scores for return to sport success in adolescent athletes.

"Arthroscopic Posterior Labral Repair With Capsulorrhaphy and Anterior Interval Closure: Surgical Technique." — Kopriva JM et al., Video J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254251384330
"Early Functional Outcomes of Autologous Fibular Strut Graft Augmentation in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Proximal Humerus Fractures." — Chawla HKS et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103867
"A multiplanar humeral head osteotomy results in significantly improved bone compression strength compared to a standard humeral head osteotomy in stemless total shoulder arthroplasty." — Frear AJ et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101631
"Six-Month SIRSI Scores and Return to Sport After Shoulder Stabilization in Adolescent Athletes." — Pavlenco C et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261421228

Episode 58: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-03)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Today's knee-focused episode covers four important studies spanning infection prevention, trauma outcomes, patellofemoral instability, and meniscus surgery. We examine a large meta-analysis questioning the routine use of antibiotic bone cement in primary total knee arthroplasty, review long-term outcomes after multiligament knee injuries showing concerning rates of osteoarthritis development, explore how lower extremity torsion impacts medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction results, and compare fixation techniques for medial meniscus posterior root tears.

"Impact of Antibiotic Bone Cement on Infection Rates in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Involving Over 4 Million Patients" — Majdi A et al., Open Forum Infect Dis — https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofag110
"Outcomes Following Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Systematic Review of Studies With a Minimum 7-Year Follow-up" — Moews LD et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251407247
"Impact of Lower Extremity Torsion on Clinical Outcomes Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction" — Ishibashi K et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251404061
"There Is No Clinical and Radiological Difference between Suspensory and Cortical Button Fixation at the Treatment of Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tear" — Sarikaya G et al., Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech — https://doi.org/10.55095/achot2026/001

Episode 57: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 9 (2026-03-02)

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition examines four key areas of hip surgery research. We review a systematic review comparing safety outcomes between postless and post-assisted hip arthroscopy techniques, showing significant reductions in nerve injuries with the postless approach. We then explore how surgical approach affects intraoperative femoral fracture risk in total hip arthroplasty, discuss population-level survival disparities after hip fractures in Chile's healthcare system, and conclude with long-term return-to-sport outcomes in basketball players following hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement.

"A Comparison of Postoperative Complications and Clinical Outcomes in Postless Versus Post-Assisted Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Nonrandomized Comparative Studies" — Ajrawat P et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251407659
"Surgical Approach Influences the Risk of Intraoperative Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study" — Izquierdo JA et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.106065
"Disparities in survival after hip fractures in Chile in patients above 60 years: the impact of the operating room management" — Barahona M et al., Front Health Serv — https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2026.1554376
"Return to Basketball After Primary Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement: Minimum 5-Year Follow-up" — Mercurio AM et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251397529

Episode 56: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four key studies spanning ankle and knee pathology in both pediatric and adult populations. We examine return to sports outcomes after talar osteochondral grafting, predictive testing for ankle instability clearance, surgical technique for medial collateral ligament reconstruction, and complications following pediatric tibial spine fracture fixation.

"Return To Sports After Talar OsteoPeriostic Grafting From the Iliac Crest for Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus" — Dahmen et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261418058
"Side Hop Test as a Predictor of Successful Return to Sports After Nonoperative Treatment or Modified Broström Operation in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: Based on the Ankle-GO Score" — Lee et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261419111
"Breaking Down the Posteromedial Corner: Medial Collateral Ligament Augmentation" — Gerhold et al., Video J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254251376377
"Complications Leading to Reoperation After Pediatric Tibial Spine Fracture Fixation" — Caruso et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261419525

Episode 55: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four diverse topics in orthopedic trauma care. We examine SPECT-CT assessment of bone perfusion following complex hip dysplasia reconstruction, review contemporary principles in trauma management, analyze outcomes of elastic nailing in pediatric forearm fractures, and investigate the radiographic feasibility of tibial nailing in patients with prior knee replacement.

"Proximal fragment perfusion following hip arthroplasty with subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy in cases with severe developmental dysplasia of the hip" — Biçici V et al., Turk J Med Sci — https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0144.6144
"Orthopedic Trauma Management: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Interventions, Rehabilitation, and Patient Outcomes" — Patil N et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104429
"Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Pediatric Forearm Bone Fractures: Outcomes and Complications Rate" — Kaziz H et al., Tunis Med — https://doi.org/10.62438/tunismed.v103i9.6022
"Radiographic Verification of the Feasibility of Intramedullary Nailing in Tibial Shaft Fractures Distal to Total Knee Arthroplasty" — Um J et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051801

Episode 54: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four studies examining contemporary issues in hand surgery: NSAID effects on scaphoid fracture healing, peripheral neuropathy patterns after non-upper extremity procedures, comparative effectiveness of carpal tunnel release techniques, and microscopic approaches to Dupuytren contracture treatment. All studies provide actionable insights for clinical practice and patient counseling.

"Early Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Prescriptions and Nonunion After Scaphoid Fractures: A TriNetX Matched Cohort Study" — Phan et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100958
"Incidence of Median and Ulnar Neuropathy Following Nonupper Extremity Surgery" — Gullborg et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100972
"Prospective Multicenter Propensity Score-matched Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release" — Marwin et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100974
"Microscopic Fasciectomy in Dupuytren Disease: Early Clinical Outcomes and Technical Advantages-A District General Hospital Experience" — Shaik et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100955

Episode 53: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers biomechanical insights for optimizing fifth metatarsal fixation, comparative outcomes of fibular nails versus plates in geriatric ankle fractures, radiation safety considerations in percutaneous Haglund surgery, and the surprising absence of standardized return to sport criteria after Achilles tendon repair.

"Clinical and Biomechanical Determinants of Fixation Failure in Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Implications for Surgical Decision-Making" — Dobrotă RD et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051680
"Fixing geriatric ankle fractures: fibular nail versus locking plate in a prospective multicenter study" — Kohler FC et al., Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-026-03108-5
"Radiation Exposure in Percutaneous Zadek Osteotomy vs Open Haglund Resection: A Retrospective Comparative Study" — Harrison P et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261425951
"Which Criteria Are Used to Clear Athletes to Return to Sport After Achilles Tendon Repair? A Scoping Review" — Busà MF et al., Sports Health — https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381251412905

Episode 52: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines four key clinical questions: the role of navigation technology in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, comparative diagnostic performance of ultrasound versus MRI for rotator cuff injuries, outcome differences between fracture and arthropathy indications for reverse shoulders, and risk factors for rotator cuff tear progression during nonoperative management. These studies provide practical insights for surgical planning, diagnostic strategy, patient counseling, and surveillance protocols.

"The role of intraoperative navigation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and its impact on clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis." — Brian A et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100687
"Comparative Analysis of Ultrasound and MRI in Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Injuries in a Tertiary Care Setting." — Pandya S et al., J Pharm Bioallied Sci — https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1527_25
"Decreased clinical and functional outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures compared to rotator cuff arthropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis." — Yazdanpanah S et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100691
"Risk factors for progression of supraspinatus tear size and fatty infiltration in nonsurgically treated rotator cuff tears." — Nakamura Y et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100683

Episode 51: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers four diverse aspects of knee care: economic modeling of regenerative therapies, perioperative music therapy, standardized care protocols across hospital systems, and cross-cultural validation of pain assessment tools. Studies range from cost-effectiveness analysis to randomized controlled trials, providing insights into both emerging treatments and optimization of current care.

"HiMSC and EV derived treatments increase Quality of Life and reduce amount of Knee Replacement Surgeries compared to current standard of care for knee osteoarthritis patients in The Netherlands" — Boot IWA et al., PLoS One — https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344203
"Perioperative Music Therapy Enhances Pain Management and Sleep Quality in Patients Aged 50-70 Years Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial" — Yang L et al., J Pain Res — https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S560546
"Fast track hip and knee arthroplasty: impact of different hospital care levels" — Betz M et al., Open Med (Wars) — https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2026-1391
"Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation for Central Aspects of Pain in the Knee Questionnaire: Based on Chinese Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty for Knee Osteoarthritis" — Wu H et al., J Pain Res — https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S565552

Episode 50: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four challenging case scenarios: single-stage bilateral hip reconstruction for Kabuki syndrome hip dysplasia, cemented total hip arthroplasty for neglected acetabular fractures in elderly patients, early intraprosthetic dislocation complications in dual-mobility implants, and delayed total hip arthroplasty for acetabular fractures adjacent to renal allografts. These cases highlight important technical considerations and management strategies for complex hip pathology.

"Single-Stage Bilateral Hip Reconstruction for Kabuki Hip Dysplasia in a Four-Year-Old: A Case Report" — Shajahan et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104161
"Cemented total hip arthroplasty for neglected acetabular fracture with femoral head collapse in an elderly patient - a case report" — Kakkar et al., Int J Surg Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.1097/RC9.0000000000000300
"Early Intraprosthetic Dislocation After Closed Reduction of Dual-Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report" — Mendes et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103683
"Acetabular fractures adjacent to heterotopic renal allografts: report of two cases managed with delayed total hip replacement" — Vargas-Meouchi et al., Trauma Case Rep — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcr.2026.101299

Episode 49: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 7

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four key areas of current research. We examine domain-specific recommendations for patient-reported outcome measures following ACL reconstruction, highlighting the need for targeted instrument selection based on specific clinical questions. We review the significant methodological challenges in assessing graft-site morbidity that currently prevent meaningful data synthesis across studies. We explore the prevalence and impact of limited health literacy in rotator cuff patients, with practical strategies for improving clinical communication. Finally, we examine long-term outcomes data challenging conventional wisdom about clavicular shortening thresholds after midshaft fractures.

"Which PROM Should Be Used to Address the Right Domain of Interest After ACL-R: A Comprehensive Review" — Lettner J et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01688-9
"Graft-Site Morbidity in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: A Scoping Review of Assessment Techniques and Outcomes" — Ciari PM et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103565
"Prevalence of patients with limited health literacy in rotator cuff tears and their experiences with care: a mixed-methods study" — Jetten EEJ et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101642
"Does clavicle shaft malunion with more than 20 mm shortening have a clinical and radiological effect on the shoulder joint?" — Oruc MM et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100679

Episode 48: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 7

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers pediatric fracture fixation outcomes and adult trauma complications. We examine union times for titanium elastic nails in pediatric tibial fractures, late reconstruction options for missed compartment syndrome, elastic nail outcomes in forearm fractures, and the prognostic significance of first rib fractures in polytrauma patients.

"Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Titanium Elastic Intramedullary Nailing in Pediatric Tibial Shaft Fractures" — Khan FU et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103885
"Late reconstruction of missed compartment syndrome after tibial plateau fixation surgery: A case report with 6 years of follow-up" — The Nguyen D et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158570
"Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Pediatric Forearm Bone Fractures: Outcomes and Complications Rate" — Kaziz H et al., Tunis Med — https://doi.org/10.62438/tunismed.v103i9.6022
"Is the presence of a first rib fracture in patients with polytrauma an indicator of severe trauma? A retrospective study on associated injuries and clinical outcomes" — Ceberut K et al., Pak J Med Sci — https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.42.2.12542

Episode 47: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 7

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four diverse topics in hand surgery. We examine a novel sonographic phenotyping framework for trigger finger that challenges traditional A1-centric treatment approaches, review evidence on early return to play protocols after metacarpal and scaphoid fractures in athletes, analyze a randomized trial comparing needle electrolysis to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, and explore antimicrobial resistance patterns in hand surgery infections.

"Toward a Phenotype-Driven Continuum Model in Trigger Finger: Proposing a Sonographic Framework for Personalized Management" — Kim SH et al., Life (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/life16020289
"Evaluating the Safety of Early Return to Play After Metacarpal or Scaphoid Fracture: A Systematic Review" — Wang C et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104379
"Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial" — Valera-Garrido F et al., Healthcare (Basel) — https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14400507
"Microbiological Spectrum and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Hand Surgery Infections: A Monocentric Retrospective Study" — Drago L et al., Pathogens — https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15020183

Episode 46: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 7

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four diverse topics in lower extremity surgery and rehabilitation. We examine anatomical evidence supporting lateral supramalleolar flaps for dorsal forefoot reconstruction, evaluate bone marrow exposure techniques for diabetic foot gangrene, explore cerebellar stimulation as a novel intervention for chronic ankle instability, and compare surgical approaches for recalcitrant plantar fasciitis.

"Constancy of the anterior lateral malleolar artery anastomosis in retrograde lateral supramalleolar flaps: Anatomical basis and clinical relevance" — Nguyen TN et al., JPRAS Open — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2026.01.040
"Bone Marrow Exposure during Minor Amputation for Diabetic Foot Gangrene: A Single-Center Retrospective Study" — Tone Y et al., J Nippon Med Sch — https://doi.org/10.1272/jnms.JNMS.2026_93-108
"Effect of cerebellar stimulation on postural control and associated resting-state functional alterations in chronic ankle instability" — Zheng S et al., Front Sports Act Living — https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1710598
"Comparison of Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release With and Without Calcaneal Spur Excision for Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis" — Yilmaz E et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261427476

Episode 45: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 7

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition explores key clinical decision-making topics from patient-reported outcomes to diagnostic challenges. We examine whether simplified follow-up protocols using patient-reported measures can replace comprehensive clinical assessments after reverse shoulder arthroplasty, review management strategies for patients with concurrent cervical spine and rotator cuff pathology, investigate whether MRA findings predict surgical outcomes in posterior instability, and challenge conventional wisdom about glenoid version correction in arthroplasty.

"Longitudinal evaluation of patient-reported outcome measures and clinician-based scores after reverse shoulder arthroplasty in Asian patients: patient-reported outcome measures may be sufficient beyond 1 year." — Hirakawa Y et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101646
"Shoulder pain that is not shoulder pathology - a shoulder surgeon's guide to concomitant cervical spine and rotator cuff disease." — Sprowls GR et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100690
"No difference in outcomes for posterior shoulder instability surgery in patients with a normal vs. pathological radiologist reported magnetic resonance arthrogram study." — Byrd RL et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100675
"The role of glenoid version in arthroplasty." — Hoffmeister T et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100682

Episode 44: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 7

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers four important studies spanning the spectrum of knee surgery care. We examine neuropathic pain development and prediction after knee arthroplasty, challenge conventional wisdom about hamstring graft diameter in ACL reconstruction, evaluate comprehensive functional assessment tools during post-TKA rehabilitation, and provide contemporary mortality benchmarks for revision knee arthroplasty from Swedish national data.

"Prevalence and Nomogram-Based Prediction Model of Neuropathic Pain After Knee Arthroplasty" — Xin et al., Journal of Pain Research — https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S565227
"Hamstring Graft Diameter and Clinical Outcomes in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study" — Denti et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103597
"ICF rehabilitation set responsiveness after total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective study" — Wang et al., Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences — https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2026.1784781
"Low all-cause 90-day mortality after revision knee arthroplasty: A study based on the Swedish Perioperative Register (SPOR), 2017-2022" — Gavria et al., Journal of Experimental Orthopedics — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70682

Episode 43: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 7

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four important studies spanning epidemiology, fall prevention, postoperative recovery, and surgical technique. We examine the growing disease burden of hip fractures across Asian countries, explore paradoxes in fall risk assessment for patients who have already fractured, investigate how toilet posture adaptation affects quality of life after hip arthroplasty, and compare blood loss between direct anterior and direct lateral surgical approaches.

"Disease Burden Attributable to Hip Fractures in Asian Women" — Sun W et al., Int J Womens Health — https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S586201
"Distribution and Characteristics of Fall Risk Index-21 Scores in Patients with Fall-Related Hip Fractures" — Fujii N et al., J Bone Metab — https://doi.org/10.11005/jbm.25.931
"The Effect of Changes in Defecation Posture on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Elderly Habitual Squat-Toilet Users After Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture" — Zhao Y et al., Patient Prefer Adherence — https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S575359
"Surgical Approaches in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Does the Choice Between Direct Anterior and Direct Lateral Affect Blood Loss?" — Fuchs Y et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103582

Episode 42: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 6

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four diverse topics in athletic injury management. We examine a systematic review showing excellent return-to-sport outcomes following distal triceps tendon repair, a pilot study of conservative ACL management using intra-articular biologics, validation of a new hybrid neurocognitive-functional concussion assessment tool, and a progressive rehabilitation approach for lumbar spondylolysis that accelerates return to sport.

"Distal triceps tendon rupture repair results in high return to sport rates for amateur and professional athletes: a systematic review." — Vandenberg CJ et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100694
"Conservative Management of Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Recreational Athletes: A Pilot Case Series." — Balboa-Alonso M et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103860
"Reliability and Validity of the Functional Assessment of Neurocognition in Sport: A Paradigm Shift in Postconcussion Return-to-Sport Decision-Making." — Lempke LB et al., J Athl Train — https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0034.25
"Effectiveness of a Progressive Rehabilitation Approach Without Sport Activity Restriction for Acute Lumbar Spondylolysis in High-Level Athletes: A Retrospective Case Series." — Matsuzawa K et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103041

Episode 41: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 6

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four studies examining surgical outcomes across different anatomical regions. We discuss a prospective comparison of fixation methods for patellar fractures, examine the technical challenges of hip arthroplasty following acetabular fracture sequelae, review fusion outcomes with different interbody cage materials in spine surgery, and analyze complication patterns in proximal femoral nailing for intertrochanteric fractures in rural practice settings.

"Postoperative Outcomes of Star Plate Fixation Versus Tension Band Wiring in Displaced Transverse Patella Fractures" — Bakshi et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103443
"Total Hip Arthroplasty for Acetabular Fracture Sequelae: Surgical Complexity and Technical Pitfalls in a Series of 16 Cases" — Haichour et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103420
"Outcomes comparison between novel hydroxyapatite enhanced polyetheretherketone and titanium implants after anterior lumbar interbody fusion" — Orosz et al., J Spine Surg — https://doi.org/10.21037/jss-25-115
"Incidence of Complications in Proximal Femoral Nailing for Comminuted Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures in a Rural Population: A Retrospective Analysis" — Kumar et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104187

Episode 40: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 6

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Today's hand surgery edition covers four diverse topics: a comprehensive review of self-inflicted wrist injuries in flexor tendon zone V revealing the complexity of "spaghetti wrist" injuries and their management challenges; a pilot study using shear wave elastography to monitor carpal tunnel syndrome treatment showing promise for objective assessment tools; a large database analysis of nearly half a million procedures demonstrating increased infection risks in patients with cannabis dependence; and an innovative case report describing successful reconstruction using extensor digitorum longus tendon grafts.

"Self-Inflicted Wrist Injuries in Flexor Tendon Zone V: Clinical Patterns, Management Strategies, and Outcomes" — Hernández Pérez MF et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103658
"Treatment Monitoring of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Shear Wave Elastography: A Pilot In Vivo Study" — Hiredesai AN et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102587
"Is Cannabis Dependence Associated with Postoperative Infections in Hand and Wrist Surgeries?" — Dussik CM et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100948
"Reconstruction of segmental defect of flexor tendons of the wrist and hand using extensor digitorum longus" — Ayyappan KS et al., Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg — https://doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2026.2637347

Episode 39: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 6

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four diverse studies examining both pediatric and adult pathologies. We explore the effectiveness of the Ponseti method in challenging clubfoot cases, compare fixation techniques in minimally invasive bunion surgery, evaluate functional outcomes between intramedullary nailing and plating for distal tibia fractures, and review an innovative bone transport technique for complex tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis in infected cases.

"Treatment of Non-idiopathic, Neglected, and Recurrent Clubfoot After Surgery Using the Ponseti Method" — Jabri et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104016
"Time to Callus Formation With Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery: Association of Intramedullary Plate Fixation With Earlier Consolidation Compared to Screw Fixation Techniques" — Pui et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261427472
"Prospective Comparative Study of Functional Outcomes of Distal Extra-articular Tibia Fracture Fixed With Intramedullary Nailing Versus Locking Compression Plating" — Mulla et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102995
"Midshaft tibial osteotomy and bone transport for tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis" — Pan et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1758515

Episode 38: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 6

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines four key clinical questions: whether corticosteroid injection timing affects rotator cuff repair outcomes, complications in wheelchair-dependent patients undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, the role of psychological screening in shoulder arthritis patients, and long-term functional durability of reverse shoulder arthroplasty assessed with 3D motion analysis.

"Timing of corticosteroid injection within 1 year prior to rotator cuff repair was not associated with increased risk of repair failure." — Shannon MF et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101632
"Complication, revision, and readmission rates following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in wheelchair-dependent patients." — Gass HM et al., J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsea.2026.100003
"Optimal screening for prediction of referral and outcome score is a strong predictor of shoulder pain and function in glenohumeral osteoarthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy." — Kobayashi JK et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101637
"Ten-Year Outcomes of Modular Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Assessed by 3D Motion Analysis." — Hetto P et al., Ther Clin Risk Manag — https://doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S546875

Episode 37: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 6

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition explores four diverse aspects of total knee arthroplasty care. We examine how fear of movement and joint function influence each other over the recovery timeline, review the emerging role of weight-bearing CT in knee diagnostics, analyze how anesthesia choice impacts hospital length of stay using machine learning, and investigate whether GLP-1 receptor agonists affect arthroplasty outcomes through systematic review.

"Investigating the dynamic relationship between joint function outcomes and kinesiophobia following total knee arthroplasty" — Wen C et al., Front Psychol — https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1765989
"Weight-bearing computed tomography in knee pathologies: current evidence and future perspectives" — da Silva AGM et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1769099
"The role of anesthesia in TKA length of stay: a data-driven analysis using Boruta algorithm" — Fan L et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1740228
"Impact of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes" — Zaffar H et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01646-5

Episode 36: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 6

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four compelling studies examining total hip arthroplasty outcomes, fracture recovery predictors, healthcare system performance, and mortality biomarkers. We explore dual-mobility versus conventional implants in ankylosing spondylitis patients, the role of inflammatory markers in predicting functional recovery after hip fracture, Greece's first national hip fracture registry findings, and a novel biomarker for risk stratification in femoral fracture patients.

"Functional Outcomes of Dual-Mobility versus Fixed-Bearing Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients with Hip Involvement: A Retrospective Cohort Study" — Obeid AAI et al., Orthop Res Rev — https://doi.org/10.2147/ORR.S574795
"Association between chronic inflammation and poorer long-term functional recovery post-hip fracture in and between men and women" — Eastlack M et al., JBMR Plus — https://doi.org/10.1093/jbmrpl/ziag019
"Distinct Characteristics of Patients With Fragility Hip Fracture in Greece: Evidence From the Greek National Fragility Hip Fracture Registry Utilizing the Minimum Common Data Set" — Iliopoulos E et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103990
"Aspartate Aminotransferase-to-Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) as a Predictor of Mortality in Patients with Femoral Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis" — Kuo PJ et al., Ther Clin Risk Manag — https://doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S553629

Episode 35: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 5

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four important studies spanning rotator cuff repair techniques, ACL reconstruction complications and outcomes, and injury pattern recognition. We examine muscle advancement technique effectiveness regardless of subscapularis involvement, factors contributing to post-ACL reconstruction joint effusion, patterns of associated injuries in acute ACL tears, and return to sport outcomes in soccer players after combined ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair.

"Clinical outcomes of muscle advancement technique for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: comparison between cases with and without subscapularis tendon tear" — Okubo et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101633
"Joint effusion after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Associations with higher postoperative physical activity, patella alta and increased quadriceps tension" — Huang et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70678
"Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis of Associated Anterolateral, Deep Medial Collateral Ligament, and Meniscal Findings in Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Injured Knees" — Nonaka et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251407614
"Earlier Return to Soccer After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Concomitant Meniscal Repair Predict Better Outcomes 3 Years Postoperatively" — Familiari et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01588-y

Episode 34: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 5

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four key areas: polytrauma rehabilitation integration, complex tibial plateau fixation, scaphoid malunion management, and intramedullary nailing technique refinement. From systematic approaches to early rehabilitation through technical surgical considerations, these studies offer practical insights for trauma practitioners.

"Integrating Acute Polytrauma Rehabilitation Into Modern Trauma Systems: Benefits, Challenges, and Future Directions" — Shah MT et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103692
"Dual Plating in Bicondylar Proximal Tibia Fractures and Its Functional Outcomes" — Bhangale Y et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103803
"Scaphoid Malunion and the Risk of Degenerative Arthritic Wrist: A Narrative Review of Biomechanics and Clinical Outcomes" — Nam JJ et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103610
"Definition and Determination of the Correct Tibial Entry Portal With Accuracy in Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Fractures" — Saxena R et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103650

Episode 33: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 5

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four important studies spanning rehabilitation, biomechanics, global surgery, and medical comorbidities. We examine the role of exercise-based rehabilitation in optimizing functional recovery after carpal tunnel release, investigate whether transverse carpal ligament sectioning affects thumb CMC joint biomechanics, explore fluoroscopy-free techniques for distal radius fractures in resource-limited settings, and analyze surgical risk in patients with different severities of liver disease undergoing carpal tunnel release.

"Postoperative Functional Recovery After Carpal Tunnel Release: A Narrative Review on Exercise-Based Rehabilitation." — Tzanis EE et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103195
"A scoping review of the impact of transverse carpal ligament sectioning on the thumb carpometacarpal joint: Does it increase the risk of ostearthritis?" — Steiner Q et al., JPRAS Open — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2026.01.029
"Outcomes of Fluoroscopy-Free Percutaneous Intrafocal Pinning for Adult Distal Radius Fractures in a Resource-Limited Setting in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo." — Mwenibamba RM et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103801
"Surgical Risk Following Carpal Tunnel Release in Non-cirrhotic Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Versus Non-alcoholic Cirrhosis: A Propensity-Matched Analysis." — Hand C et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103871

Episode 32: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 5

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four open-access studies examining treatment innovations across the spectrum of foot and ankle pathology. We explore a head-to-head comparison of minimally invasive Achilles tendinopathy treatments, technical nuances in bunionette correction surgery, emerging biologic therapies for chronic heel pain, and outcomes from complex ankle reconstruction procedures.

"Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Percutaneous Electrolysis in Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial" — Delgado Álvarez S et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104384
"Complete vs Incomplete Percutaneous Oblique Distal Closing Wedge Osteotomy for Bunionette (Tailor's Bunion) Deformity Correction: A Retrospective Comparative Study" — Mehrotra S et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261422246
"Therapeutic Role of Concentrated Growth Factors in the Management of Chronic Heel Tendinopathies: A Prospective Interventional Study" — Singh BP et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103880
"Outcomes Following Conversion of Ankle Fusion to Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty" — Arthur M et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261422697

Episode 31: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 5

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition covers four key clinical topics: coracoid fragment characteristics that predict nonunion after Bankart-Bristow procedures, functional advantages of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty over hemiarthroplasty for massive cuff tears without arthritis, the association between prescription testosterone and increased shoulder arthroplasty complications, and comparative outcomes between Latarjet and Bankart-remplissage procedures for anterior instability with minimal bone loss.

"Related factors for coracoid nonunion in the treatment of traumatic anterior shoulder instability with arthroscopic Bankart repair and open Bristow procedure" — Moriya M et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101641
"Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Versus Hemiarthroplasty for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Without Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" — Saad A et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103260
"Prescription testosterone is associated with increased risk of infection-related and all-cause reoperations after primary total shoulder arthroplasty in male patients" — Corban J et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101634
"Latarjet vs Bankart Repair With Hill-Sachs Remplissage for Anterior Shoulder Instability in Case of Minimal Glenoid Bone Loss: A Matched Cohort Analysis From the French Arthroscopic Society" — Limam K et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251349801

Episode 30: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 5

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers four important studies spanning the perioperative care continuum for total knee arthroplasty. We examine international evidence for occupational therapy integration, the relationship between patellar height changes and functional outcomes, anesthetic optimization with ciprofol, and contemporary outcomes with mechanically aligned implants.

"A Systematic Review of International Evidence to Inform Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Total Knee Replacement in the Korean Health System" — Kim JA et al., Occup Ther Int — https://doi.org/10.1155/oti/5583913
"Correlation Between the Insall-Salvati Ratio and Functional Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty" — Bakshi AS et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103416
"Induction with Ciprofol Decreases Propofol Requirement During Propofol-Remifentanil Total Intravenous Anesthesia Maintenance in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial" — Chen X et al., Drug Des Devel Ther — https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S584998
"One-Year Functional Outcomes of Medial Congruent, Manually Instrumented Total Knee Replacements" — Courtney J et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104403

Episode 29: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 5

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition explores four diverse topics affecting hip surgery and outcomes. We examine how diabetes medications might protect against osteoarthritis development, review a new prediction model for pneumonia risk in elderly hip fracture patients with stroke history, evaluate fracture risk assessment tools in rheumatoid arthritis, and analyze current evidence on acetabular preparation techniques in hemiarthroplasty.

"Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors are associated with a lower risk of osteoarthritis in patients with type 2 diabetes" — Chen YH et al., Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis — https://doi.org/10.1177/1759720X261434279
"Establishment and validation of a clinical prediction model for perioperative pneumonia in elderly patients with hip fractures combined with preoperative stroke" — Li Y et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1716295
"Traditional clinical risk factors outperform disease activity and hematologic indices for FRAX hip fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis" — Zhang L et al., Front Immunol — https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1762448
"Acetabular Management in Hip Hemiarthroplasty: Reaming Considerations and Current Evidence" — Hasan F et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103589

Episode 28: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four studies examining psychological factors in ACL recovery, MRI prediction of knee instability, professional baseball labral repair outcomes, and enhanced rotator cuff repair techniques.

"Association Between Functional Muscle Assessment and Psychological Factors on Return to Sport and Graft Failure After ACL Reconstruction" — Laboute E et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251383072
"Difference in anterior tibial subluxation measured with the bone axis method predicts high-grade pivot shift in ACL-deficient knees: A multicenter cohort study" — Hayashi N et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70675
"Return to Play and Performance After Shoulder Labral Repair in Major League Baseball Players" — Mastroianni MA et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671261415844
"Biomechanical Analysis Evaluating an Augmentation Technique for Supraspinatus Double-Row Repair With Additional Double-Row Anterior Fixation: 'The Double-Double-Row Repair'" — Teel JE et al., Orthop J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671251405429

Episode 27: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers decision-making patterns in displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in athletes, surgical complexity factors in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures, outcomes of complex hand and foot reconstruction using specialized flaps, and a novel combined repair technique for trochanteric fractures in revision and periprosthetic cases.

"The role of patient and surgeon characteristics on the treatment decision for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in athletes: a global survey" — Plug et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2025.100662
"Does the fracture line position relative to the olecranon fossa affect surgical difficulty and outcomes in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures?" — Egeli et al., Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg — https://doi.org/10.14744/tjtes.2025.75009
"Reconstruction of combined bone and soft tissue defects of the hand and foot with free superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator osteocutaneous flaps: a retrospective analysis" — Pan et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1748242
"A Novel Combined Soft Tissue and Bony Repair of Trochanteric Fractures in Revision Hip and Periprosthetic Fractures-Greater Trochanteric Abductor Tendon Augmentation (GTATA)" — Handzewniak et al., Methods Protoc — https://doi.org/10.3390/mps9010019

Episode 26: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers four diverse topics: functional outcomes of percutaneous screw fixation for acute scaphoid fractures, the use of biodegradable temporizing matrix in pediatric epidermolysis bullosa hand surgery, current concepts in vascularized nerve grafts, and technique preferences for lower trapezius tendon transfer. These studies span from common hand trauma management to rare pediatric conditions and emerging surgical techniques.

"Functional outcome after percutaneous screw fixation of acute scaphoid fracture." — Bokhari SHR et al., Bioinformation — https://doi.org/10.6026/973206300214803
"The Role of Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix in Hand Surgery for Paediatric Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa." — Bini A et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15031059
"Vascularized Nerve Grafts: Current Concepts, Indications, and Future Perspectives." — Ghanem W et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.156463
"A survey of surgical technique preferences for lower trapezius tendon transfer for functionally irreparable rotator cuff tears." — Lauck BJ et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2025.100658

Episode 25: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers emerging treatment strategies and injury patterns across different patient populations. We examine biological augmentation for pediatric osteochondral lesions, the demographic shift in Achilles ruptures driven by pickleball's popularity, sport-specific return-to-play outcomes in tennis players, and comparative outcomes for neuropathic ankle fracture management.

"Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate With Extracellular Matrix Grafting for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients" — Bram JT et al., J Pediatr Soc North Am — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jposna.2026.100324
"Pickleball-Associated Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Shifting Achilles Repair Demographics" — Padley JH et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261425665
"Injury characteristics, outcome, and return to play after ankle sprains and Achilles tendon ruptures in tennis" — Kaiser P et al., S Afr J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2026/v38i1a22949
"Retrospective Comparison of Complication Rates Following Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) Nail Fusion vs ORIF for Neuropathic Ankle Fractures" — DeMedal SC et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261425629

Episode 24: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines surgical timing in distal humerus hemiarthroplasty, arthroplasty outcomes after failed Latarjet procedures, the protective effects of bisphosphonate therapy in osteoporotic shoulder arthroplasty patients, and biomechanical data supporting prophylactic acromion fixation techniques.

"Functional outcomes and complications of distal humerus hemiarthroplasty performed in acute versus salvage cases: a systematic meta-analysis" — Gosselin C et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101639
"Shoulder arthroplasty following a previous Latarjet procedure" — Biner M et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101609
"Shoulder arthroplasty in the osteoporotic patient: do bisphosphonates make a difference?" — Adams NC et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101629
"Prophylactic acromion pin fixation reduces catastrophic failure in weakened acromion biomechanical model of reverse shoulder arthroplasty" — Werner BC et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101626

Episode 23: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers four open-access studies examining various aspects of knee surgery and rehabilitation. We discuss evidence-based approaches to managing exercise phobia after ACLR, compare anterior versus posterior femoral sizing techniques in bilateral TKA, examine posterior condylar offset outcomes in medial pivot implants, and review rehabilitation protocols comparing active versus passive motion after TKA.

"A Summary of the Evidence for Managing Exercise Phobia in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery." — Zheng X et al., J Multidiscip Healthc — https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S567195
"Comparing Anterior Versus Posterior Size Referencing in Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: One Technique Per Knee." — Tapasvi SR et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-026-01690-9
"Posterior condylar offset and clinical outcomes in medial pivot total knee arthroplasty: A comparison of mechanical and kinematic alignment." — Koutp A et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70679
"Continuous Active Motion Versus Continuous Passive Motion for Rehabilitation of Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." — Sasse C et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01681-2

Episode 22: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four important studies spanning revision surgery, perioperative care, and patient outcomes. We examine highly porous mega cups achieving 95% survival at 5 years in complex revision cases, validation of the Caprini DVT risk model combined with nutritional interventions reducing DVT from 50% to 17.8%, synergistic blood loss reduction with combined tranexamic acid and fluid gelatin, and dramatic improvements in sexual health after THA with concerning gaps in perioperative counseling.

"Highly Porous Mega Cups in Revision THA: Durable Fixation and Superior Functional Recovery in Severe Acetabular Bone Loss" — Abd Ghafar et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158947
"Validation of the Caprini risk assessment model and efficacy of perioperative nutritional support + preventive nursing in reducing DVT among high-risk older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery: a two-phase study" — Liu et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1680122
"Tranexamic acid combined with fluid gelatin in perioperative blood loss management of total hip arthroplasty for elderly femoral neck fractures: a single-center retrospective analysis" — Zhao et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1728145
"Changes in sexual health following total hip arthroplasty in heterosexual patients with stiff hips and their partners: a retrospective study" — Wu et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1671739

Episode 21: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers four key studies addressing pediatric ACL management, patellofemoral instability treatment, and injury prevention in professional athletics. We explore outcomes of all-epiphyseal ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients, compare treatment strategies for ACL injuries in young athletes, examine graft choices for patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, and analyze subsequent injury patterns in professional football players.

"All-epiphyseal, all-inside ACL reconstruction yields high return-to-sport and minimal growth-related complications at mid- to long-term follow-up in skeletally immature patients" — Ntagiopoulos P et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70671
"Deciding Between ACL Reconstruction, Repair, and Conservative Treatment in Young Athletes: A Systematic Narrative Review" — Lewis J et al., Open Access J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S534937
"Comparable clinical and functional outcomes between biological and synthetic grafts for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis" — Gill SS et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70627
"Longitudinal cohort study on subsequent injury risk in professional football players in the Qatar Stars League: a probabilistic approach using basic learning" — Tabben M et al., Biol Sport — https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152345

Episode 20: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers four key studies: fibrinogen as a biomarker for predicting fracture nonunion risk, surgical approach comparisons for pediatric supracondylar fractures, outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty as salvage for failed proximal humerus fixation, and age considerations in anatomic shoulder replacement selection.

"Association between fibrinogen concentration and nonunion in fracture patients." — Geng L et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1607136
"The medial-first approach in unstable pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: association with reduced need for additional exposure and improved cosmetic outcomes." — Albayrak K et al., Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg — https://doi.org/10.14744/tjtes.2025.65069
"Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Failed Osteosynthesis in Proximal Humerus Fractures: Outcomes and Challenges." — Pinto LB et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101390
"Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in patients who are 75 years or older. An analysis of revision rates and patient-reported outcome using data from the Danish shoulder arthroplasty registry." — Queitsch CJ et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.10.003

Episode 19: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today's hand surgery edition covers four important studies spanning tendon healing, surgical innovation, arthroplasty outcomes, and sustainable practices. We examine a randomized trial of vitamin C injection for Zone II flexor tendon repair, review transformative advances in hand surgery technology, analyze predictors of success after PIP joint arthroplasty, and evaluate the safety of reusable surgical gowns.

"Effect of Vitamin C Injection on Flexor Tendon Healing in Zone II: A Randomized Controlled Trial" — Tajari et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102075
"What's New in Hand Surgery: Transformative advancements and Emerging Trends" — Ghanem et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.156459
"Patient-reported pain and hand function: important determinants of the postoperative results one year after PIP arthroplasty" — Notermans et al., J Hand Microsurg — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jham.2026.100421
"Evaluating the impact of reusable gowns on postoperative infection rates in hand surgery" — Davis et al., Surg Pract Sci — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sipas.2025.100299

Episode 18: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers four important studies spanning pain management, infection prevention, surgical techniques, and imaging assessment. We examine a novel compound for post-bunionectomy pain control, explore how ankle soft tissue thickness predicts infection risk after total ankle replacement, review outcomes of percutaneous first MTP arthrodesis, and investigate how measurement techniques affect hindfoot alignment assessment on weight-bearing CT.

"Pregabalin naproxencarbil in acute post-bunionectomy pain: a randomized clinical trial" — Jiang GL et al., Pain Rep — https://doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000001424
"Association of Preoperative Anterior Ankle Soft Tissue Thickness and Infection After Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study" — Nair V et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261420160
"Percutaneous First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis With Single‑Screw Fixation: Technique and 24‑Month Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes" — Dardenne T et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261421627
"Exploratory Analysis of the Effect of Foot Deformities on Hindfoot Alignment Measurement: A Comparison of Second Ray, Ankle Mortise, and Forefoot Alignment on Weight-bearing CT" — Pedrazzini A et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261421600

Episode 17: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines innovations in rotator cuff repair, disparities in arthroplasty outcomes, research methodology concerns, and allograft complications. We cover an arthroscopic biceps rerouting technique for massive tears, socioeconomic impacts on shoulder replacement outcomes, fragility analysis of proximal humerus fracture trials, and systematic review findings on Achilles tendon allograft use in upper extremity reconstruction.

"Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Reinforced With Proximal Biceps Rerouting" — Salandra JM et al., Video J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254251377103
"The impact of socioeconomic deprivation on total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes" — Howard J et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.08.010
"Evaluating the fragility and robustness of randomized controlled trials in proximal humerus fracture management" — McKinley MT et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.09.002
"Achilles Allograft in the Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review" — Mahmoud M et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100929

Episode 16: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers four important studies examining different aspects of knee surgery outcomes and access to care. We discuss patient satisfaction trajectories after total knee arthroplasty, revealing that one-third of initially satisfied patients become dissatisfied by twelve months. We examine insurance-based disparities in pediatric patellar dislocation surgery timing and their impact on treatment options. We review current evidence on DAIR technique success rates for periprosthetic joint infections, highlighting the importance of timing and pathogen identification. Finally, we present five-year outcomes data for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty showing excellent survivorship and patient satisfaction when properly indicated.

"The Rollercoaster of Recovery: Changes in patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty in the prospective FInGK study" — Schwarzkopf et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.157626
"Public Insurance Is Associated with Delays to Surgery in Pediatric Patients with a First-Time Patellar Dislocation Involving a Loose Body" — Dejneka et al., J Pediatr Soc North Am — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jposna.2026.100327
"Review of Recent Advances in Managing Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty: DAIR Technique" — Warda et al., Orthop Res Rev — https://doi.org/10.2147/ORR.S567611
"Mid-term performance of a unicompartmental knee prosthesis" — Nawab et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70670

Episode 15: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers four diverse aspects of hip surgery and outcomes research. We examine a systematic review comparing hemiarthroplasty to proximal femoral nail fixation for unstable pertrochanteric fractures, a network meta-analysis evaluating three internal fixation strategies for femoral neck fractures, a prospective study linking nutritional status to chronic pain development after hip fracture, and a case series exploring artificial intelligence applications in revision hip surgery planning.

"Hemiarthroplasty vs. proximal femoral nail fixation in unstable pertrochanteric fractures: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis" — Zhang MM et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1782908
"Comparative efficacy and safety of three internal fixation strategies for femoral neck fractures: a network meta-analysis" — Liu M et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1782357
"From Frailty to Chronic Pain: Nutritional Status and Pain Trajectories After Hip Fracture in the Elderly" — Ioannidis R et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158945
"A study on the feasibility and initial outcomes of artificial intelligence-assisted preoperative planning for hip revision surgery" — Zhu J et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1690086

Episode 14: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 2

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers six open-access studies examining various aspects of sports-related orthopedic care, from surgical techniques to rehabilitation protocols. We explore comparative outcomes in ACL reconstruction approaches, unique considerations for shoulder stabilization in seizure patients, alternative graft options for ACL reconstruction, the current state of rehabilitation protocols, rehabilitation plateau management, and innovative repair techniques for multiligament knee injuries.

"Comparable outcomes following combined ACL and ALL reconstruction using a 1-strand versus 2-strand back-and-forth technique: Propensity score matched study." — Andre G et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70658
"Recurrence rates and outcomes of shoulder stabilization surgery in patients with seizures." — Barry LW et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.08.013
"Comparison of Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Versus Hamstring Tendon Autograft: A Prospective Comparative Study." — Soni S et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102438
"Substantial variability and inconsistent quality of publicly available rehabilitation protocols after quadriceps tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A cross-sectional analysis of academic orthopaedic surgery programmes." — Slawaska-Eng D et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70653
"ACL Rehabilitation Plateaus Across Athlete Populations: Two Case Reports and a Clinical Framework for Identifying Functional Stagnation." — Ram Kumar E et al., Int J Sports Phys Ther — https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.156102
"Acute Medial Collateral Ligament With Postero-Medial Complex Repair in Multiligament Knee Injuries Using a Novel "Double Shoelace Repair" Technique: 10-Year Clinical and Functional Outcomes." — Chamundaiah JP et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102328

Episode 13: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 2

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers six open-access studies spanning pediatric elbow reconstruction, congenital radial head dislocation treatment, femoral neck fixation systems, tibial nailing techniques, clavicle fracture outcomes, and infection prediction in HIV patients. Key findings include superior outcomes with staged reconstruction for neglected lateral condylar fractures, effective rotational osteotomy for congenital radial head dislocation, faster healing with femoral neck systems versus cannulated screws, potential advantages of isolated tibial nailing over combined tibia-fibula fixation, excellent results with operative clavicular fracture management, and promising infection prediction using systemic immune-inflammation index in HIV patients.

"Two-stage surgical reconstruction for cubitus valgus secondary to neglected lateral condylar fracture non-union in older children." — Xiao Y et al., Front Pediatr — https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2026.1767262
"Efficacy of novel osteotomy techniques in the treatment of congenital radial head dislocation." — Miao W et al., Front Pediatr — https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2026.1683592
"Clinical application of the femoral neck system in the treatment of femoral neck fractures." — Li G et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1722845
"Expert Tibia Nail: Is a Single Nail Enough to Fix Distal Tibia and Fibula Fractures?" — Manjhi B et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102569
"A Prospective Study of the Operative Treatment of Clavicular Fractures." — Bhakar R et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102481
"Systemic immune-inflammation index as a novel biomarker for predicting surgical site infection in people living with HIV: a multicenter, retrospective cohort study." — Gong S et al., Front Cell Infect Microbiol — https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2026.1529202

Episode 12: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 2

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition explores six diverse topics in upper extremity surgery and rehabilitation. We review evidence on blood flow restriction therapy as an adjunct to traditional rehabilitation, examine the prevalence and clinical implications of persistent median arteries, investigate optimal scapular positioning for safe lower trapezius tendon harvest, compare surgical outcomes between transgender and cisgender trauma patients, evaluate arthroscopic-assisted lower trapezius transfer for isolated infraspinatus tears, and assess immediate tendon transfer outcomes in sarcoma surgery.

"The impact of blood flow restriction therapy on orthopaedic conditions of the upper extremity: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials." — Johnson SR et al., Ann Jt — https://doi.org/10.21037/aoj-25-31
"Persistent Median Arteries: A Cadaveric Study of Prevalence, Variants, and Clinical Relevance." — Seth S et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101320
"Maximal scapular protraction increases the safety distance of the spinal accessory nerve during lower trapezius tendon harvest: a cadaveric study." — Hachem AI et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101622
"Upper Extremity Surgical Outcomes in Transgender Trauma Patients." — Maasarani S et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102731
"Clinical and radiological outcomes after arthroscopic-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer for isolated irreparable infraspinatus tear." — Baek CH et al., Clin Shoulder Elb — https://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2024.00864
"Immediate Tendon Transfer for Functional Reconstruction in Upper Limb Sarcoma Surgery: An Observational Study." — Maharjan B et al., JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc — https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.9102

Episode 11: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 2

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers six diverse studies examining outcomes disparities, surgical techniques, and injury prevention. We explore how insurance type affects patient-reported outcomes after ankle fracture surgery, validate intraoperative fluoroscopic techniques for foot deformity correction, analyze vitamin D's impact on hallux valgus surgery complications, review electromagnetic field therapy evidence for soft tissue injuries, challenge conventional syndesmotic screw positioning, and examine youth basketball injury patterns in Japan.

"Association of Insurance Type and PROMIS Scores Following Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Retrospective Comparative Study." — Hadley SM et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261425651
"Validation of Foot Angular Measurements Using Intraoperative Simulated Weightbearing Fluoroscopic Images." — Joseph TJ et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261417690
"Association of Vitamin D Deficiency With Adverse Postoperative Outcomes Following Hallux Valgus Correction." — Glenn ER et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261422228
"The effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on pain and physical functions in patients with soft tissue injuries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials." — Chia CSM et al., Front Sports Act Living — https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1694944
"Variability in Syndesmotic Screw Angles During Ankle Fracture Fixation: Insights From Postoperative CT Analysis." — Shachar T et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101648
"Epidemiology of ankle sprains and anterior cruciate ligament injuries in youth basketball athletes in Niigata, Japan: A regional survey on injury management and healthcare professional involvement." — Kikumoto T et al., PLoS One — https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344196

Episode 10: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 2

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines six recent studies spanning surgical decision-making across the age spectrum and pathologic severity. We cover a landmark randomized trial showing reverse shoulder arthroplasty superiority over nonoperative treatment for displaced proximal humerus fractures in older patients, concerning registry data on higher early revision rates with short humeral stems, the natural history of muscle changes in nonoperatively managed rotator cuff tears, successful outcomes of reverse arthroplasty in patients ninety and older, lack of benefit from tranexamic acid in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and the clinical utility of measuring superior humeral head migration as a marker of rotator cuff disease severity.

"Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for acute Neer type III and IV proximal humeral head fractures with different humeral stem inclination versus nonsurgical treatment: a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial" — Hanisch et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101617
"Does the rate of revision vary in primary total stemmed anatomic shoulder arthroplasty with short or conventional humeral stems?" — Gill et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.08.015
"Fatty change and muscle atrophy in patients with rotator cuff tears: a prospective study with a mean 6-year follow-up" — Arino et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101624
"Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is safe and effective in patients ≥90 Years old" — Obana et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.08.011
"The impact of tranexamic acid on surgical efficiency and visualization in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis" — Acosta-Olivo et al., Clin Shoulder Elb — https://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2025.00780
"Superior Migration of the Humeral Head in Chronic Rotator Cuff Disease: A Narrative Review of Pathomechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment" — Zakryś et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102470

Episode 9: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 2

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers six open-access studies spanning surgical decision-making, outcome prediction, and technology integration in knee surgery. We examine mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty outcomes, machine learning models for predicting ACL reconstruction instability, evidence-based algorithms for choosing between unicompartmental arthroplasty and high tibial osteotomy, comprehensive patellar instability management strategies, lateral compartment arthroplasty comparisons, and kinematic assessment technology for personalized total knee arthroplasty care.

"Postoperative Functional Mobility and Quality of Life in Patients with Anteromedial Osteoarthritis of the Knee Treated with MB-UKA versus TKA" — Li et al., J Pain Res — https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S564539
"Preoperative prediction of residual rotational instability after ACL reconstruction using a machine learning model" — Rivarola et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70661
"How to choose treatment for patients who are eligible for both unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and high tibial osteotomy?" — Guo et al., J Orthop Translat — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jot.2025.10.015
"Patellar Instability: A Narrative Review with an Integrated Treatment Algorithm" — Mouawad et al., Orthop Res Rev — https://doi.org/10.2147/ORR.S583399
"Pain distribution and functional outcomes after lateral unicompartmental versus total knee arthroplasty for isolated lateral compartment osteoarthritis with anterior knee pain" — Lu et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1790404
"Knee kinesiography in 2026: Current and future applications for digital orthopaedics and personalised total knee arthroplasty: A narrative review" — Favroul et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70674

Episode 8: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 2

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers six open-access studies spanning anesthesia techniques, inflammatory markers, fracture prediction, thromboprophylaxis, psychological interventions, and surgical timing. We examine regional anesthesia approaches for total hip arthroplasty, the surprising relationship between preoperative inflammation and outcomes in ankylosing spondylitis, a novel hip fracture prediction model, comparative effectiveness of anticoagulation strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy for kinesiophobia, and the benefits of early surgery for femoral neck fractures.

"Comparison of Quadratus Lumborum Plus Modified Erector Spinae Plane Block versus Pericapsular Nerve Group Block Plus Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Block on Postoperative Analgesia and Functional Recovery in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study" — Wu X et al., J Pain Res — https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S567827
"The Impact of Preoperative Inflammatory Activity in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis on Postoperative Joint Function: A Retrospective Cohort Study" — Man SL et al., J Inflamm Res — https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S576376
"Predictive value of a prediction system based on bone mineral density and proximal femoral imaging indexes for hip fracture risk in osteoporotic patients" — Li L et al., Am J Transl Res — https://doi.org/10.62347/YOHW6322
"Extended thromboprophylaxis after hip fracture surgery: Real-world evidence of direct oral anticoagulants versus low molecular weight heparin of unfractionated heparin" — Clavijo MM et al., PLoS One — https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343020
"The effect of an early ambulation program based on cognitive behavioral therapy for elderly patients with kinesiophobia after total hip arthroplasty" — Xie Y et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1741605
"Early versus delayed hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures in the elderly: a comparative study on multidimensional recovery" — He F et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1711563

Episode 7: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Today's sports medicine edition covers six open-access studies spanning cartilage repair innovations, perioperative anesthesia optimization, uncommon nerve entrapments, shoulder instability management, pediatric patellofemoral pathology, and advanced meniscal reconstruction techniques. From precision micro-drilling outperforming traditional microfracture in osteochondral lesions to network meta-analysis supporting early Bankart repair for first-time shoulder dislocations, these studies offer practical insights for sports medicine practitioners.

"A novel precision micro-drilling technique for treating osteochondral lesions of the talus with superior cartilage regeneration and early rehabilitation compared with microfracture: a randomized controlled study with 2-year follow-up" — Li Y et al., J Orthop Translat — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jot.2025.09.008
"Preferable Concentration-Volume Combination of Ropivacaine for Femoral Nerve Block in Arthroscopic Meniscoplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial" — Yue J et al., Drug Des Devel Ther — https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S577722
"Entrapment of the Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of the Forearm in Competitive Weightlifters: A Case Series with Medium and Long-Term Follow-Up" — Bardellini G et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00247
"Bankart surgery is the most effective treatment for first-time anterior shoulder dislocation without significant bone loss - Systematic review and network meta-analysis" — Virág-Tulassay EÉ et al., J Orthop Translat — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jot.2025.09.011
"Conservative versus surgical management of pediatric bipartite patella with patellar dislocation: a single-center retrospective analysis" — Wang X et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1738416
"Isolated Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation With an All-Soft Tissue Graft and Centralization" — Rocca MS et al., Video J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254251375088

Episode 6: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Today's trauma edition covers six key studies spanning pediatric sternoclavicular injuries, implant comparisons for proximal femur fractures, innovative clavicle fixation techniques, predictive modeling for thrombotic complications, surgical simulation technology, and contemporary femoral neck fracture management strategies.

"An Epidemiologic Review of Vascular Complications in Pediatric Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocations: Implications for 'Cardiothoracic Standby'" — Lebens R et al., J Pediatr Soc North Am — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jposna.2025.100311
"Clinical effects and safety of proximal femur bionic nail versus proximal femoral nail anti-rotation or InterTAN for the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis" — Zhang W et al., PeerJ — https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20801
"Functional Outcomes of Retrograde Intramedullary Screw Nailing for Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Adults" — Sakhare RH et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102289
"Preoperative deep vein thrombosis in tibial plateau fractures: development and internal validation of an interpretable multivariable machine-learning diagnostic model" — Cun D et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1730477
"Application of a digital surgical simulation platform in the treatment of Complex tibial plateau fractures" — Chen E et al., Digit Health — https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076261431417
"Fractured Truths: A Collected Review of Modern Insights on Femoral Neck Fracture Management" — Pietrzak JRT et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158940

Episode 5: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today's hand edition covers six key studies spanning nerve reconstruction, wrist ligament repair, pain management, arthritis treatment, fracture fixation, and healthcare efficiency. We examine facial nerve reconstruction principles from transplantation surgery, long-term outcomes of the RASL procedure for scapholunate tears, innovative auriculotherapy for reducing opioid use after carpal tunnel release, comparative effectiveness of tenodeses versus arthrodeses for midcarpal arthritis, current evidence on scaphoid fracture fixation techniques, and how preoperative clinics can dramatically reduce surgery cancellations.

"Rewiring faces: advances and outcomes in facial nerve reconstruction after facial vascularized composite allotransplantation." — Knoedler L et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1738957
"Patient Outcomes Following Reduction and Association of the Scaphoid and Lunate: A Retrospective Cohort Study." — Mack ZE et al., J Wrist Surg — https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2537-2648
"Cryogenic auriculotherapy reduces pain and opioid use in patients undergoing endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery: a retrospective analysis." — Chaix-Couturier C et al., Front Pain Res (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fpain.2026.1722394
"Midcarpal tenodeses versus partial arthrodeses for stage II SLAC/SNAC wrists: Long-term outcomes from a single-surgeon comparative series." — Maris S et al., SICOT J — https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025069
"Fixation Techniques for Scaphoid Fractures: A Narrative Review." — Kiwan E et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.157898
"The Effectiveness of a Preoperative Check-and-Consent Clinic in Reducing Day-of-Surgery Cancellations in Elective Hand Surgery: A Retrospective Service Evaluation." — Abu-Seido Y et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101931

Episode 4: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's foot and ankle edition covers six open-access studies spanning pediatric and adult pathology. We examine biomechanical effects of foot orthoses in children with flexible flatfoot, compare distal versus proximal metatarsal osteotomy performance in hallux valgus surgery, evaluate hybrid minimally invasive correction for flexible flatfeet in young adults, analyze recurrence patterns between MICA alone versus MICA plus DMMO procedures, assess L-shaped hook plate fixation for calcaneal tuberosity fractures, and review soft tissue reconstruction techniques for iatrogenic hallux varus.

"Biomechanical effects of foot orthoses in children with flexible flat foot; a systematic review." — Zangi M et al., J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng — https://doi.org/10.1177/20556683261429364
"Performance of Distal and Proximal First Metatarsal Osteotomy in Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." — Harahap R et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158949
"Hybrid minimally invasive correction for flexible flatfeet in young adults: a prospective cohort study." — Elhalawany AS et al., SICOT J — https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025070
"Recurrence and Function After Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Correction: A Dual-Centre Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study of MICA Alone vs MICA+DMMO." — Genuth G et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261420163
"Fixation for calcaneal tuberosity fracture (beak fracture) using preformed "L-shape" hook plate." — Zhang Q et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1745665
"Management of Iatrogenic Hallux Varus with Local Soft Tissue Reconstruction: A Case Series with Mid-Term Outcomes." — Izturov B et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.157981

Episode 3: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines six key studies addressing common clinical scenarios. We review a randomized controlled trial comparing PRP versus corticosteroids for partial rotator cuff tears, analyze whether high-grade chondral defects affect repair outcomes, compare conservative versus operative management strategies, identify risk factors for retears, examine geriatric fracture complications, and evaluate treatment approaches for pediatric shoulder instability.

"The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma compared to corticosteroids for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a randomized controlled trial." — Guity MR et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101409
"Grade III and IV glenohumeral chondral defects do not portend worse patient-reported outcomes at 2 years after rotator cuff repair." — Sherman NC et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.09.006
"Conservative Management Versus Arthroscopic Repair for Symptomatic Partial-Thickness Supraspinatus Tears: A Prospective Comparative Analytical Study." — Khanna P et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102351
"Risk factors for postoperative retears in patients with small to medium tears following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair." — Nishida K et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101610
"Geriatric-Typical Characteristic Complexes Predict Short-Term Outcome of Proximal Humeral Fractures in Geriatric Patients." — Happe JP et al., Clin Interv Aging — https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S562164
"Conservative Versus Operative Management of Pediatric Isolated Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." — Khoshaba R et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101704

Episode 2: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Today's knee edition covers six important studies addressing perioperative protocols and complications. We examine whether systemic corticosteroids improve early TKA recovery, analyze concerning complication patterns with gabapentinoid use, review the underrecognized problem of noise-induced hearing loss in orthopaedic surgery, investigate differential graft failure rates with vancomycin-soaked ACL grafts, evaluate the cost-effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine for regional anesthesia, and explore predictive models for early postoperative pain in enhanced recovery protocols.

"Systemic Low Dose Corticosteroid Improves Early Postoperative Knee Function and Pain Intensity in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Blinded Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial" — Ebrahimzadeh MH et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00331
"Perioperative gabapentinoid use during total knee arthroplasty is associated with higher rates of postoperative complications compared to no use" — Hilo AK et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158288
"Noise Levels and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the Orthopaedic Operating Room: A Systematic Review" — Powell CJ et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00276
"Vancomycin-Soaked Quadriceps Tendon Autografts but Not Hamstring Tendon Autografts Are Associated with Early Graft Failure (Graft Resorption) After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Single-Center Experience" — Weninger P et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01632-x
"Liposomal Bupivacaine for Adductor Canal Block Combined with IPACK Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial" — Yuan Q et al., Drug Des Devel Ther — https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S566411
"Early Postoperative Pain and Its Risk Factors in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Under the ERAS Protocol" — Wu L et al., J Pain Res — https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S549841

Episode 1: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Joint Venture Orthopaedics — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Today's hip edition covers six critical topics in geriatric hip surgery and perioperative optimization. We examine long-term functional outcomes comparing hemiarthroplasty to total hip arthroplasty in octogenarians, explore promising interventions to prevent postoperative delirium, analyze the survival impact of sustained nutritional supplementation, evaluate optimal tranexamic acid strategies for blood conservation, investigate novel biomarkers for mortality prediction, and assess the clinical implications of preoperative anemia. All studies provide practical insights for improving outcomes in this vulnerable patient population.

"HOPE Trial: Hemiarthroplasty Compared with Total Hip Arthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in Octogenarians: A 4- and 10-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial" — Mili-Schmidt V et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00302
"Effect of preoperative warming combined with dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial" — Sun L et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1763529
"3-month oral nutritional supplementation adherence impacts positively on survival in malnourished older patients following hip fracture: a real-life study" — Sánchez-Torralvo FJ et al., Front Nutr — https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1757193
"Comparative efficacy of intravenous, topical, and combined tranexamic acid in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures undergoing intramedullary nail fixation: a multicenter cohort study" — Bai Q et al., Front Pharmacol — https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2026.1775124
"Red Blood Cell Distribution Width-to-Albumin Ratio (RAR) Is an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Non-Anemic Elderly with Hip Fractures" — Ning T et al., Int J Gen Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S580782
"Prevalence, Related Factors and Outcomes of Pre-Operative Anemia in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study from Vietnam" — Vu PTN et al., Int J Gen Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S567929